Rucksack

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Knapsack advert from 1928 Scottish Mountaineering Club Journal
Though not the same rucksack we have in the collection – this is what an A-frame rucksack carrier looked like in the 1940/50’s photo by GH Webb of T R Burnett
Description
Norwegian canvas and leather rucksack. Metal frame, leather straps, metal buckles. Drawstring with green toggle. Large pocket with two pockets either side. Zipped pocket inside flap. Backstraps go through metal pulley. Pair of puttees in side pocket.
Inscription description
“MONSTERBESKYTTEY” inscribed on back. At top back inscription reads “BERGANSMEIS OG RYGSAEK SVERRE YOUNG PATENT MADE IN OSLO NORWAY” Picture of two men, one with a pipe “WITHOUT” and “WITH” written below men. “MONSTERBESKYTTEY” written on sewn label below
Acquisition Method:
Number of Objects:
1
Related Items:
Provenance:
Object Production
Production Place:
Oslo, Norway
Materials:
canvas, leather, metal
Maker:
Colour:
Dimensions:
53(l) x 42(w) x 15(d) cms.
Object Condition:
Condition Date Check:
28/04/2009
Administration
Accession Number:
112.2008.1
Creator:
Hermione Cooper
Accession Date:
13/10/2008
ID:
1
Category:

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