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Canvas Accessories for the soldier including a completely stocked "housewife" to patch your uniform or sew on a button. Items used by both Southern and Northern troops during the Civil War.

$24.95

This canvas black tarred haversack was standard US issue. It features a leather strap and buckle closure and a button in liner.

 


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This canvas haversack has a single button flap and has a button in liner. This style of haversack was typically used by Confederates.
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This canvas haversack has a single button flap and has a button in liner. This style of haversack was typically used by Confederates.

 

NOTE: These SPECIAL haversacks all have a red line through the canvas fabric. The red line can appear on the front, or back, or flap, or strap.  Limited quantities available. When they are gone, they are gone forever.

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This canvas haversack has a 2 button flap and has a button in liner. This style of haversack was typically used by Confederates.
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This canvas haversack has a 2 button flap and has a button in liner. This style of haversack was typically used by Confederates.

NOTE: These SPECIAL haversacks all have a red line through the canvas fabric. The red line can appear on the front, or back, or flap, or strap. Limited quantities available. When they are gone, they are gone forever.

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$89.95

This is a correct reproduction of the US Army Regulation M1864 soft double bag knapsack. It is appropriate for both US and CS troops. 

This knapsack is designed with two compartments for storage. One bag closes with white leather ties, the other with leather straps and buckles.There are blanket roll straps on top for carrying a blanket or greatcoat.  The back straps have scalloped ends and the brass buttons are covered with leather circles. Leather chest cross straps are attached with J-hooks on the ends which are designed to attach to the waist belt to provide extra support. The knapsack is made from canvas that has been tar painted, similar to the originals, for waterproofing.

The knapsack comes complete with J-Hooks and blanket roll straps. Click on the image for more pictures.

You can find a very useful document for how to pack and wear your knapsack HERE .


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This canvas gun sack. is about 72" long. It has white linen ties. Fits all muskets including all two and three band weapons. Strong and sturdy construction. Click on the picture for more images. Proudly Made in USA.
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This canvas haversack has a  leather and buckle closure and has a button in liner. This style of haversack was typically used by Confederates.


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The rice bag is handy for carrying dry goods rations or other loose items. The bag is about 6" x 6" and is closed with a draw string.

Material color and patterns will vary. Photo is an example only. Click on photo for a larger image.

Proudly Made in USA in the Great State of Idaho.


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The coffee bag is handy for carrying coffee, tea, dry goods rations or other loose items. The bag is about 6 1/2" x 3 1/2" and is closed with a draw string.

Material color and patterns will vary. Photo is an example only. Click on photo for a larger image.

Proudly Made in USA in the Great State of Idaho.


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The Civil War soldier's sewing kit is called a 'housewife'. The housewife is made of cloth, is rectangular in shape and can be folded and tied with cloth tie. The “housewife” contains needles, thread, buttons, and patches for mending clothing.

Soldiers were often sent off to service by their mothers, sisters, or sweethearts equipped with such an item, as it was general practice for enlisted men to attend to their own uniforms.

Material color and patterns will vary. Photo is an example only.

This Housewife is Hand Crafted and Made in the USA in the Great State of Idaho. 


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This folding mirror is made like the original old pocket mirrors. The wood is hand fitted with a sliding lid to protect the mirror. The lid pivots on a period style brass rivet. Total length 5 1/2" and 3 3/4" wide. This is a nice item for your haversack or for display.

Available in a stained or an unstained, oiled finish.

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Proudly Made in USA in the Great State of Idaho.


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This tarred canvas  gun sack. is about 72" long. It has white linen ties.  Fits all muskets including all two and three band weapons. Strong and sturdy construction. Click on the picture for more images.


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