Civil War Ditty Bag / SOLD

Civil War Ditty Bag - Inventory Number: PER 424 / SOLD

The Ditty Bag is “a small bag in which a sailor keeps small tools and equipment, also personal articles”. But what is a ditty bag and how did it evolve?  The ditty box is a variation in shape and material, but not in purpose of the ditty bag.   

The ditty bag and the sea bag, a relative of the ditty bag, were the first projects for an apprentice either in the sail-maker's trade or as a working seaman. The reason for this is that these items incorporated primary skills when making and repairing sails. 

This example is constructed of cotton and features a drawstring closure. Measuring approx. 14 x 8”

Comes housed in 12 x 16 riker display case with black velvet and descriptive card.

Inventory Number: PER 424 / SOLD