Haversack

Creator

Butterfield, Guy, 1875-1961

Date

• 1898

Summary

• Painted haversack, Guy Butterfield, Waukesha, 1898. Canvas bag with leather strap. Hand-painted with images of Uncle Sam and Lady Liberty, American and Cuban flags, two crossed rifles. "A4; U.S.; 16"
• According to tradition, this haversack was painted by Guy Butterfield of Waukesha, who carried it during his service with the 4th Infantry Regiment, Company A, during the Spanish-American War. Butterfield was the youngest son of Miles and Elizabeth Butterfield of Waukesha, Wisconsin.