Civil War patriotic tobacco pouch. Manufactured by the Ridgewood MF Co., New York. Patented 20 May 1862.

5 x 3 1/2 x 1 1/4 in. metal and leather tobacco pouch with sliding metal door between the metal and leather portions of the pouch (wear to leather; tarnish and some surface wear to metal). Markings include “Patented May 20, 1862,” “The Ridgewood Patent & Tobacco Case,” “By the Ridgewood MF Co.,” “Office / 420 Broadway / New York.” The name "Wm. H. Wiener" is engraved on a blue background inside the metal case, and engravings of a locomotive and a military camp scene are also included.

The Civil War Collection of James C. Frasca

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Civil War patriotic tobacco pouch. Manufactured by the Ridgewood MF Co., New York. Patented 20 May 1862.

The Civil War Collection of James C. Frasca

The Civil War Collection of James C. Frasca

Civil War patriotic tobacco pouch. Manufactured by the Ridgewood MF Co., New York. Patented 20 May 1862.

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Civil War patriotic tobacco pouch. Manufactured by the Ridgewood MF Co., New York. Patented 20 May 1862.