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CollectionABDUA University of Aberdeen, Human Culture Collection
Object NameTobacco Roll
Tobacco Leaf
Object NumberABDUA:59128
Other NumberH176+1M
Other Number Typeold number
Brief DescriptionRoll 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.
DimensionsL: 230 x Diam: 50mm.
MaterialsOrganic, vegetable fibre, tobacco leaf
ConditionFair
CompletenessComplete
Place KeyAfrica, East Africa
Field CollectorRobb, Lt. Col. J.?
Object History NoteItem 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 ContentLabel states' Dr. Robb'.
Aquisition SourceRobb, Lt. Col. J.?
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