Rucksack

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Description
‘A’ frame rucksack with blue top. Rope drawstring with plastic toggle. Leather straps and metal buckles. Three pockets, large one in middle with two on either side. Bamboo frame. Yellow felt lining on shoulder straps.
Inscription description
Acquisition Method:
Donated by Rod MacLeod of Roy Bridge.
Number of Objects:
1
Related Items:
Provenance:
This lovely little rucksack was donated by Paul MacLeod of Roy Bridge on behalf of his wife. It’s a bit of a curiosity as the absence of any markings, and the general look of it, indicate that it’s home made – it’s beautifully done whatever and we suspect dated around 1950/1960.
Object Production
Production Place:
Materials:
canvas, leather, bamboo, metal, felt.
Maker:
Colour:
grey, blue, yellow, brown
Dimensions:
37(l) x 41(w) x 15(d) cms.
Object Condition:
Condition Date Check:
28/04/2009
Administration
Accession Number:
096.2008.1
Creator:
Hermione Cooper
Accession Date:
10/10/2008
ID:
1
Category:

Mountaineering - General
Location
Location:
Current Location
Bohuntin
Rules:
Spectrum : UK Museum documentation standard, V.3.1 2007