Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
2003.39.004
Accession#:
2003.39
Credit Line:
Donated by the Juneau Icefield Research Project.
Object Name:
Pack
Title:
Wood & Canvas Military Issue Pack Board
Date:
5/24/1944 0:00:00
Description:
Military issue WW II pack board made of bent plywood with four large cutouts in back to mitigate weight. Large rectangle of green canvas on inside has metal grommets along side to allow lacing through holes in sides of pack board. Cordage with four metal hooks on each side allow load to be strapped to back of pack. Wide shoulder straps have adjustable buckles at bottom. Wood is painted olive green. Inner top edge of wood in black stencil: "RED LION CABINET CO. / MAY 24, 1944 / U.S. CONT. / W—12—036 QM. 5295". Additional twine tied to lower proper right.
Notes:
Military surplus, used by Juneau Icefield Research Project to carry gear. See donor file
Search Terms:
Military
Personal Belonging
T&E
Luggage
WW2
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