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Noah's ark
1850-1900
1956.101
Wood, paint
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Breadbag for haversack
Object name
Breadbag for haversack
Date
1860-1865
Medium
Cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 10 1/4 x 12 5/8 in. ( 26 x 32.1 cm )
Description
Cotton breadbag for haversack; white canvas bag with four slots that fasten to buttons on inside of haversack; handwritten mark on front of bag.
Credit Line
Gift of Constance Schermerhorn Skillin
Object Number
1937.258
Marks
handwritten: bag front: "Chs A Schermerhorn."/Co. G"