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.
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)
Place:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Allison Marsh, National Postal Museum
May 2, 2006