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Pouch

Dateca. 1820s

Maker Courtois Frere

OriginEurope, France, Paris

MediumLeather

DimensionsOverall: OH 6 x OW 8 1/4in. excluding strap.

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number2007-1,D

DescriptionRectangular wallet of diamond-incised green leather with folding flap and single silver button closure. Twill tape strap (possibly replaced). The wallet was included as accessory with horn. Contents include sheet music; see 2007-1,O-P. The name "D. Godivier" is penned inside the wallet and also appears on several of the music manuscripts that were in the wallet.
Label TextThis leather bag came with a French horn musical instrument made in Paris. The musical compositions are horn parts for orchestral music.

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