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Vintage 1950s Tuffy Photo ID Wallet Embossed Reptile Leather Card Holder MCM

$42.00+ $7.99 shipping · total at checkout

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Vintage 1950s Tuffy Photo ID Wallet | Embossed Reptile Leather Card Holder | Mid-Century Snapshot WalletDESCRIPTIONCharming vintage “Tuffy” folding photo and identification-card wallet, likely dating from the late 1940s to the 1950s.The wallet features a glossy brown leather exterior with an embossed alligator or crocodile-style texture and hand-laced edging. Inside are multiple clear flip-style sleeves designed to hold snapshots, a driver’s license, credit cards, business cards, a Social Security card, lodge cards and passes.Best of all, it retains its original illustrated “Tuffy” product insert and unused “Approved Identification Card,” complete with spaces for personal information, a photograph or thumbprint, and physical characteristics.The insert identifies the distributor as:Transparent Shade Co.501 North Figueroa StreetLos Angeles, CaliforniaDETAILS• Estimated era: Late 1940s–1950s• Brand/product name: Tuffy• Type: Folding photo and identification-card wallet• Color: Reddish brown• Material: Leather with an embossed reptile-style finish• Hand-laced leather edging• Wire-bound clear plastic card and photograph sleeves• Original advertising insert included• Unused identification card included• Closed measurements: Approximately [insert width] x [insert height]CONDITIONGood vintage condition with age-appropriate wear. The leather shows surface creasing, finish wear and small marks. The original paper inserts have discoloration, edge wear and spotting consistent with age. The clear plastic sleeves show scratching, cloudiness and other age-related wear.Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are an important part of the condition description.The exterior has an alligator or crocodile-style texture, but no material stamp was found; therefore, it is being described conservatively as embossed leather rather than genuine alligator.A wonderful piece of mid-century Americana for a vintage wallet collection, period costume display, photography collection or nostalgic gift.TAGSvintage photo wallet1950s wallettuffy walletleather card holderphoto card holderreptile embossedmid century walletvintage mens walletID card walletsnapshot holderLos Angeles vintagehand laced leathervintage accessory

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