Leather Passport Wallet
Item Number: 214
Time Left: CLOSED
Description
This leather passport wallet is the perfect item for anyone fond of traveling. Inside it contains two small pockets, two large pockets and a flap for easy-access. The outside of the wallet is black and the inside pockets are beige. On the front is a unique and fun image of an Art Deco travel poster motif, mainly of multiple plane, train and ship silhouettes and contrasting shapes on a beige background.
Dimensions:
Closed: L: 3.75" H: 5.5"
Open: L: 8" H: 5.5"
Special Instructions
Hand tooling of leather involves first scribing a design on wet leather with a stylus. While the leather is still damp, the design is then carved into the leather with a sharp knife. Then a series of small tools are used to punch down, lift up and otherwise “sculpt” the design to give it a 3-D effect. Once the leather is dry, dyes are applied to bring a life-like appearance to the design. A leather varnish is then applied to protect the work.
About the Artist
Hava Hegenbarth’s name may be familiar, as her work graces some of The Seeing Eye’s lovely drawn note cards. Hava began drawing animals while stationed abroad with the U.S. Foreign Service. Her first assignment was in Australia, and later she was stationed in Rwanda and Tanzania. Since retiring from the Foreign Service, Hava devotes her time to her art and raising guide dogs. In addition to drawing and painting, she is also skilled in leatherwork and has donated many lovely pieces to The Seeing Eye.