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Mail pouch

Description:

This leather mail pouch has a metal hinged opening with interlocking components. There are remnants of twine and possibly an old attached Post Office Department or museum label inside.

Date:
1870-1930
Markings:
"4 US PAT" on top of metal hinged opening
Medium:
leather (brown); metal
Dimensions:
25.5 x 19 x 2in (64.8 x 48.3 x 5.1cm)
Museum ID:
2004.2004.14
Place:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

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