P.H. Mayo & Bros. Tobacco Pouch, 1878-1890
THF172264 / P.H. Mayo & Bros. Tobacco Pouch, 1878-1890
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Tobacco pouch
Date Made
1878-1890
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
28.997.221
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Linen (Material)
Twine
Cotton (Fiber)
Color
Beige (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 4.75 in
Width: 3.5 in
Depth: 1 in (with twine bundles inside)
Inscriptions
on front and back:
MAYO'S / TRADE MARK REC'D 1878 / MAYO'S TOBACCO / IS ALWAYS GOOD / CUT PLUG / FOR SMOKING AND CHEWING
on bottom:
MAYO'S / FACTORY NO. 42 DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA
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