This carpet bag is unlike most antique carpet bags, in that it belonged to Private Daniel Snyder, Company E, 205^th Pennsylvania Infantry.

Ubiquitous among people of the period, the humble carpet bag served as a suitcase, small belonging bag, work bag or briefcase, or a travel bag.  Simply constructed, the bag consists of a folding frame, a body of heavy carpet material, a flat base of finished leather and brass studs, leather handles, and a sturdy lock with brass plates.

The leather base of the bag (the underside) is marked “DB Snyder, Kutztown, Berks Co, Pa” and is embossed with a concentric floral spray pattern. The interior is also stenciled “D.B. Snyder Kutztown Berks Co Pa”.

Daniel B. Snyder enlisted on August 26, 1864 as a Private and mustered in that same day with the 205^th Pennsylvania Infantry. The 205^th would soon join the 9^th Army Corps, Burnside’s former command, and participated in the counterattack at Fort Stedman and the final breakthrough at Petersburg.  Their last measure of service was participating in the Grand Review of the Armies in Washington.  Private Snyder mustered out in Alexandria, Virginia on June 2^nd, 1865.

Lying flat, the bag measures nearly 20” x 14.5” and remains in excellent condition both inside and out.  A brown checked shirting material lines the inside, while a brilliant floral pattern of burgundy, red, and shades of brown and green make the exterior quite attractive.

This is sure to be one of the more unique pieces in a Civil War collection.  [cm][ph:L]

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