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1957

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Tobacco Pouch (Germany)

This is a Tobacco pouch. It is dated 1815–40 and we acquired it in 1957. Its medium is cotton, glass and ceramic beads, doe skin lining and its technique is knitted with beads. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Estate of Mrs. Lathrop Colgate Harper. It is credited Gift of the estate of Mrs. Lathrop Colgate Harper.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 23 x 17 cm (9 1/16 x 6 11/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Tobacco Pouch (Germany); cotton, glass and ceramic beads, doe skin lining; H x W: 23 x 17 cm (9 1/16 x 6 11/16 in.); Gift of the estate of Mrs. Lathrop Colgate Harper; 1957-180-14

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