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Object Name
Wallet
Object Number
1950-01-13
Description
Red leather tri-fold wallet with two interior pockets. Both top and bottom pockets are accordian style with additional pocket and flap on bottom pocket. A book of paper attached to inside of wallet with a string. Leather cylindrical sleeve to hold pencil. Exterior of wallet decorated with gold embossed pattern. Leather and metal strap with metal clasp to fasten wallet. Inside of wallet is piece of paper folded around a lock of hair. Paper labeled "J.D. Perkins/Hair/Cut may 28th '58/N.Y."
Comment
This wallet may have belonged to Lucretia Deming. Writing on the notepad within the wallet indicates she may have used it.
Category
Personal Artifacts
Dimensions
3" wide x 5" long (folded) x 7" long (unfolded)
Materials
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