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US Army knapsack
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| Description | United States Army enlisted soldier's square canvas knapsack. It was used by Arthur Riches, Principal Musician of the Thirteenth Minnesota Infantry Regiment during the Spanish-American War. The knapsack has a single interior opening and a front pocket covered by a large flap with a tie-down grommet at each corner. It has a set of leather straps with brass fittings including two for a bedroll and two for the shoulders. Made by the Rock Island Arsenal in Illinois. |
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| Quantity | 1 item |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 38 centimeters length 39 centimeters width 13 centimeters depth 32 centimeters length pocket 11 centimeters width pocket |
| Nomenclature | Knapsack |
| Creation | Issued by: United States Army, 13th Minnesota Infantry Regiment (1898-1899), Company M Made by: Rock Island Arsenal Made in Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, United States |
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Owned/used by: Riches, Private Arthur W., Principal Musician Used in Philippines Used in United States Used in Spanish-American War, 1898 Spanish-American War, 1898--Equipment and supplies. Made in Rock Island, Rock Island County, Illinois, United States Military. 1898-1899 (Spanish American War). Equipment & Supplies |
| Dates | Use: 1898 Spanish-American War |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| ID Number | 7954.8 |
