Tote Bag
RetailerSold by
Connecticut Museum of Culture and History
(American, founded 1825)
Textile MakerMade by
Unknown
Date2001
MediumMachine-stitched cotton canvas, with nylon straps
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x depth): 14 1/4 x 19 1/4 x 5in. (36.2 x 48.9 x 12.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionUndyed cotton canvas tote bag, printed on one side with an image of a Civil War soldier wearing a caped coat, superimposed over an image of the Connecticut Historical Society's Treasury Guard flag (#1922.4.1). Above the flag is printed in blue letters: "The Connecticut Historical Society" and below the flag is printed in blue letters: "www.civilwartreasures.com". The bottom corners of the tote bag are stitched up into the side seams to create a flat bottom. Two blue 28-inch-long nylon straps are stitched to the top for carrying handles.
Object number2001.100.2
On View
Not on view
about 1946 to 1992
