Black painted canvas knapsack with "F. / 1st. P.V. / J. Conner" stencilled in white on outside. Belonged to John Conner of Co. F, 1st Pennsylvania Volunteers (Three Months), a company which originated in April 1861 from the Lancaster Fencibles.
Canvas with black waterproof finishe on outside. Machine sewn, squared corners with flaps at top sides that can be tied together to cover top opening. On back are four strips under which belts can be slid. Belt like a "Y"--two ends with holes from one strip that has 2 buckles at its end.
33" x 23.25" hemmed piece, centered along one long (33") edge and sewn to top back of case. Two 8.5-inch strips of twill tape sewn 7 inches apart in center of both 23.25" edges so this piece can fold over, completly covering the case and can be secured with ties.
Bridesburg Rifle Musket and Bayonet Belonging to Lloyd Mifflin
Description
a) U.S. 1862 Bridesburg rifle-musket; .58 caliber with bayonet. Stock of the barrel is stamped "L MIFFLIN" in two places. Used by Columbia, Pa. native Lloyd Mifflin (1846-1921) as a member of the Columbia Home Guard during the Civil War.
