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1910

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2014

2025

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Bag (tobacco Pouch) (Germany), 1815–40

This is a Bag (tobacco pouch). It is dated 1815–40 and we acquired it in 1910. Its medium is glass beads, silk and its technique is knitted using crossed stockinette stitch; silk strung with glass beads; worked as a tube beginning at bottom. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Mrs. John Hobart Warren. It is credited Gift of Mrs. John Hobart Warren.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 19 x 16 cm (7 1/2 x 6 5/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Bag (tobacco Pouch) (Germany), 1815–40; glass beads, silk; H x W: 19 x 16 cm (7 1/2 x 6 5/16 in.); Gift of Mrs. John Hobart Warren; 1910-27-3

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