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Ammunition pouch of red leather
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Ammunition pouch of red leather

anonymous · c. 1700 - c. 1800 · forging; cutting; sewing; tanned; copper (metal); leather; steel (alloy)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

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Rectangular bag with a rounded bottom. The lid hinges with the bag. A strap with an iron buckle is attached to the bag through leather loops. The strap has decorative embroidery in the form of S-shaped motifs that partially overlap. On the lid is a stylized crowned coat of arms stamped in copper. According to a description from 1803, 'a small bag for quick pipes of red morocco leather with silk embroidery'.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
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bag
Credit lineMunitietas van rood leer. c. 1700 - c. 1800. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.
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