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Bag (tobacco Pouch) (Germany)

This is a Bag (tobacco pouch). It is dated 1821 and we acquired it in 1908. Its medium is cotton, glass beads, leather lining and its technique is knitted in crossed stockingette stitch. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Florence Meyer (Mrs. George) Blumenthal. It is credited Gift of Mrs. George Blumenthal.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 18 x 10 cm (7 1/16 x 3 15/16 in.)

It is inscribed

Embroidered inscription: Johann Tobias Marzius 1821

Cite this object as

Bag (tobacco Pouch) (Germany); cotton, glass beads, leather lining; H x W: 18 x 10 cm (7 1/16 x 3 15/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. George Blumenthal; 1908-3-1

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