Mid 19th Century Rope Twist -Half Leaves of Tobacco – SOLD

Mid 19th Century Rope Twist -Half Leaves of Tobacco. Also known as “pigtails” or larger variety call “hogtails.” This type was sold through Indian traders or sutlers in the west. This one was purchased years ago, found in the excavation of the USS Cairo, a US Navy Ironclad that sunk in the Mississippi River during the Civil War.

As seen in Vol 6, Provisions of the Fur Trade, Page 366, from the Museum of the Fur Trade, Chadron, Nebraska.

Very good. Needs to be handled carefully.