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Breton Man tobacco jar - Quimper circa 1980

Breton Man tobacco jar produced by Quimper of Quimper, France, circa 1970. The Bretons are an ethnic group native to Brittany, in north-western France. They trace their heritage to groups of Brittonic speakers who emigrated from southwestern Great Britain, particularly Cornwall and Devon, mostly during the Anglo-Saxon settlement of Britain. They migrated in waves from the 3rd to 9th century into Armorica, which was subsequently named Brittany after them. This Breton Man is wearing the traditional clothing of his people including a white shirt with black trousers along with a close-fitting vest. The distinctive Breton costume is deeply associated with their culture.

Maker:

Quimper

France

circa 1980

Model #:

tobacco jar

Size:

medium

Height:

4 1/2"

Breton Man tobacco jar - Quimper circa 1980
Breton Man tobacco jar - Quimper circa 1980
Breton Man tobacco jar - Quimper circa 1980
Breton Man tobacco jar - Quimper circa 1980
Breton Man tobacco jar - Quimper circa 1980
Breton Man tobacco jar - Quimper circa 1980
Breton Man tobacco jar - Quimper circa 1980
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