The Snuff Tobacco Reference

Bladder and Bladder Packing

Snuff tobacco was formerly and widely packed by manufacturers into the bladders of cows, such being desired by certain consumers for the distinctive flavor imparted to the tobacco contents. Bladders were prepared in a process of stages that included separation, trimming, and curing, and were packed by hand. Compare Weasand and Weasand Packing.

References

  1. Der Tabacks- u. Cigarrenfabricant. Emanuel Schreiber. Page 229. 1850.
  2. The Employments of Women. Virginia Penny. Snuff Packers. Section 509; Pages 472–473. 1863.
  3. A History of American Manufactures. John Leander Bishop. P. & G. Lorillard, New York. Third Edition; Volume 3; Pages 528–529. 1868. Digitised version
  4. Minutes of the Evidence Taken Before a Committee of the House of Commons, Being a Committee of the Whole House, to Whom the Bill for Repealing the Duties on Tobacco and Snuff, and for Granting New Duties in Lieu Thereof; was Committed. House of Commons of Great Britain. Pages 25, 114, 101. 1789.