Lot 152A:
Civil War Reenactor Field Gear & Camp Equipment
Sold for: $50
Description
An assortment of modern reproduction equipment and accessories modeled after mid-19th-century American military and civilian patterns. The field gear includes a double-bag knapsack constructed of black tarred canvas with leather shoulder and binding straps. Included is a matching black tarred canvas haversack with a shoulder strap and a rolled black waterproofed ground cloth, commonly referred to as a gum blanket, secured by two leather buckle straps. The camp and mess equipment consists of a stainless steel mucket with a fitted lid, a bail handle, and a side handle. Shelter components include a white heavy-duty canvas shelter half with brass-tone metal grommets, a long canvas protective sleeve, and an assortment of iron or steel tent stakes in both straight and hooked varieties. Personal clothing and accessories include white cotton undergarments, notably a chemise or petticoat featuring lace-trimmed hems. A tan canvas corset or waist cincher is present, featuring brass grommets and white lacing. Additional items include a pair of tan canvas suspenders with leather button loops and a brown crocheted hair snood. No manufacturer marks or labels are visible on the items.
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