Not currently on display at the V&A

Pouches

16th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Unknown
Place of origin
London (excavated)

Two pouches of leather, folded and shaped as envelopes. No fastening device apparent.


Object details

Categories
Bags
Accessories
Archaeology
Object type
Pouches
Parts
This object consists of 2 parts.

  • Pouch
  • Pouch
Materials and techniques
Tanned leather
Leather
Vegetable Tanning
Brief description
Two leather pouches, 1500s, English
Physical description
Two pouches of leather, folded and shaped as envelopes. No fastening device apparent.
Dimensions
  • 1538 1901 length: 9.4cm (approx)
  • 1538 1901 width: 10.5cm (approx)
  • 1538 a 1901 length: 9.2cm (approx)
  • 1538 a 1901 width: 10.5cm (approx)
Style
Tudor
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
1538&A-1901

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Record createdDecember 15, 2004
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O107871/pouches-unknown/
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