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ABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object Name
Tobacco Roll
Tobacco Leaf
Object Number
ABDUA:59128
Other Number
H176+1M
Other Number Type
old number
Brief Description
Roll of tobacco, bound together in a cylindrical form, and tied in a knot at the top of one end. The leaves are wrapped along the length of the cylinder, and then bound around with six twisted leaf ties, and a large knot at the top of one end.
Dimensions
L: 230 x Diam: 50mm.
Materials
Organic, vegetable fibre, tobacco leaf
Condition
Fair
Completeness
Complete
Place Key
Africa, East Africa
Field Collector
Robb, Lt. Col. J.?
Object History Note
Item not listed in Mus. Rep. 1917-18 as being rec. from the family of the late Col. John Robb IMS Aberdeen. Slip catalogued and numbered 23/03/1972.
Inscription Content
Label states' Dr. Robb'.
Aquisition Source
Robb, Lt. Col. J.?
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