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William Randolph Hearst Wallet

By mech123, 7 March, 2013
Description

The family of Marion Davies offers a wallet owned & used by William Randolph Hearst. Measuring approx. 4 inches wide by 5 inches long (opened) this black leather hand sewn wallet with a clear plastic sleeve contains his (made of tin metal) commemorite "official guest" of the Jan 28 - Feb 6 1938 International Air Show admitting bearer & party to the comforts of The Saddle & Sirloin Club and Executive Club (possibly in Chicago?) signed/stamped by C. Rioalgreen, Chairman. Inside the opposite flap which bears his name is his inscribed, Honorary Member of The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) signed/stamped by the President (unable to read) and Secretary H.F. Cole. He used this wallet for other addtional credit cards.   

 

Category
General Antiques and Collectibles
Medium
Hand sewn leather, stamped Genuine Leather American Made on reverse side.
Distinguishing marks
Personally engraved and from the Davies/Hearst family
Condition
Fair
Size and dimensions of this item
4 inches wide and 5 inches long (opened)
Date Period
circa 1938
History
From the Davies/Hearst family
eBay Auction Link
For Sale?
Yes
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