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AMERICAN CIVIL WAR ERA CARPET BAG
colourful bag constructed from sections of wool carpet, lined with gingham lining inscribed in ink 'Lieut. S. Oakes, 1 Me. Arty, Oldtown, Me.', with leather handles (one partly detached) and metal lock, key not present
42 cm long
OTHER NOTES
The term carpetbagger derives from the America and was a name given to someone from the north who moved south for political or financial advantage at the end of the American Civil War.
Sold for $280
Lot 35
colourful bag constructed from sections of wool carpet, lined with gingham lining inscribed in ink 'Lieut. S. Oakes, 1 Me. Arty, Oldtown, Me.', with leather handles (one partly detached) and metal lock, key not present
42 cm long
OTHER NOTES
The term carpetbagger derives from the America and was a name given to someone from the north who moved south for political or financial advantage at the end of the American Civil War.
Estimate $300 - $500
Militaria
AUCTION
Sale: LJ5647
11:00am - 22 July 2012
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
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CONTACT
Giles Moon
info@leonardjoel.com.au
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