Tobacco Pouch
About this object
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Physical description
Miniature tobacco pouch. Bag is made of hide, rectangular in shape, with a long fringe at bottom. Front panel is covered with unrolled quills cut into small rectangles and dyed red, yellow or white. These are arranged into two opposing red triangles edged with yellow. White triangles emerge from the sides. At top are two fine handles made of white and green glass beads looped onto thread. The back of the pouch is undecorated.
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Materials
Date Made
Before 1910
Date Acquired
15 Aug 2016
How Acquired
Donated
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Measurements
Overall: 16.5 cm x 6 cm x 2 cm
Object Number
3194/14