The Val Gardena railway was built in just 5 months in 1915/16, as scheduled by outlines detailing the construction of a supply line for the Dolomite front. The railway ran between Klausen and Plan and, after the war had ended, continued to provide an important link with the Isarco Valley—also for the woodcarvings which were exported all over the world.

This wooden type of rucksack was laden with carved items to be taken to distributors or annual markets. The shelves on the rear section of the carrier are moveable thanks to straps, while toy horses and goats were placed on the platform at the top for show. Back carriers like this were in use well into the first half of the 19th century.