Civil War Leather Saddle Valise – Petersburg, Virginia

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Civil War Leather Saddle Valise – Petersburg, Virginia – Inventory Number: LEA 454 A well-preserved Civil War-era leather saddle valise, recovered from the Petersburg, Virginia area. Crafted of heavy black bridle leather, this cylindrical case measures approximately 17 inches in length and 6 1/2 inches in diameter. Both original side handles remain intact, along with the leather closure strap and loops. The body exhibits the expected wear from field use, including a deeply patinated surface with period crazing and old stress marks. Notably, the underside retains clear impressions from the saddle it once rested against, as well as the partial remnant of a period paper label bearing the handwritten name “Morgan.” This evocative artifact offers a tangible connection to the cavalryman’s gear and transport during the siege of Petersburg. An outstanding example of field equipment used by mounted troops in the final campaigns of the war. *To purchase this item directly with a credit card, please click on this link.   Inventory Number: LEA 454

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A worn Civil War Leather Saddle Valise from Petersburg, Virginia, with a strap closure and visible cracks, shows signs of aging against a white background.
A Civil War Leather Saddle Valise from Petersburg, Virginia, with its top flap open, shows a patterned, faded fabric interior and a cracked exterior.
A cylindrical, dark brown Civil War Leather Saddle Valise from Petersburg, Virginia with visible seams and surface cracks is displayed against a white background.
A worn, round, black Civil War Leather Saddle Valise from Petersburg, Virginia, with a top handle, visible cracks, and two small brown paper scraps, photographed from above on a white background.
Close-up of the Civil War Leather Saddle Valise from Petersburg, Virginia, showing its worn black leather, curved handle, and two pieces of torn brown tape.
A Civil War Leather Saddle Valise from Petersburg, Virginia, featuring worn black leather with cracks, buckles, a central strap, and evident signs of age and use.
A close-up of a worn Civil War Leather Saddle Valise from Petersburg, Virginia, shows its cylindrical shape, round lid, central handle, and two small paper fragments attached to the leather surface.
Top-down view of the Civil War Leather Saddle Valise – Petersburg, Virginia, a round, worn leather container with a handle and partially open lid revealing its decorated interior, set against a white background.
A worn, open Civil War Leather Saddle Valise from Petersburg, Virginia, with visible stitching, buckles, and a patterned interior lining, shown from above.
Close-up of a worn, cracked Civil War Leather Saddle Valise from Petersburg, Virginia, featuring three metal rings through slits; patterned fabric is partially visible in the background.

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