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Otterskin tobacco pouch, collected by Lewis and Clark 1804-1806, came via Boston (Peale) Museum
Otterskin tobacco pouch, collected by Lewis and Clark 1804-1806, came via Boston (Peale) Museum
Object Number 2004.24.31723
Display Title Otterskin tobacco pouch, collected by Lewis and Clark 1804-1806, came via Boston (Peale) Museum
Descriptions
Object Description Otterskin tobacco pouch, T940. S9699
Keywords
  • Clothing and Accessory
Subject
  • Pouch
Department Photographic
Date 1987
Artist Hillel S. Burger
Culture
  • Sauk
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
North America / United States
Additional Geographic Terms Great Lakes; riverine
Dimensions Overall: 10.16 x 12.7 cm (4 x 5 in.)

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