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Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1980.87.16.1  © 2009 The Connecticut Hist ...
Man's Wallet with Box
Gift of Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mrs. Bernard Schiro, 1980.87.16.1 © 2009 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Man's Wallet with Box

Original Owner (American, 1904 - 1976)
Date1934
Medium(.1) Black leather wallet with gold-plated metal medallion and corner tips in (.2a,b) cardboard box covered with printed paper and copper tone foil
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width x depth of box): 4 3/4 x 3 1/2 x 3/4in. (12.1 x 8.9 x 1.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard Koopman and Mrs. Bernard Schiro
Object number1980.87.16.1-.2ab
Description(.1) Man's bi-fold wallet in black leather with 14 karat gold tips and a gold medallion applied to the center of the front monogrammed "LF" for Lewis Fox. The wallet is divided into compartments on the left to hold a rail pass and driver's license and a full length compartment accomodates dollar bills. On the right side a small compartment closes with a leather tap and is designed to hold coins.
(.2a,b) The original box is made of cardboard with a removable lid.
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