Haversack by Terry Smith

The skilled craftsmen of the CLA consistently produce remarkable art for the annual fundraising auction; for this year’s event, Terry Smith created a truly fresh take on an old standby.

Smith’s haversack will bring a touch of class to the firing line of your next black powder event. The body of this stunning bag, entirely handsewn with waxed thread, was made from a vintage coverlet remnant which offers a bit of stunning visual contrast to the rest of the bag, which is made from walnut-dyed deerskin. The interior of the bag is made from canvas, and features an additional pocket made from bark tanned deerskin. The front flap is also made from deerskin and retains the irregular edges of the tanned hide.

The bag features a deerskin strap with an antique brass harness buckle; the strap also carries a section of nicely patterned, hand-woven cotton strap made by Denise Cossel.

For more information on the work of Terry Smith, contact: tls_50flintlock@yahoo.com

Text by Joshua Shepherd
Photography by David Wright