H69.525.1
WHAT DO YOU CALL THE OBJECT? wallet
BECAUSE:
THE OBJECT REPRESENTS: work
EXPLAIN WHY (BELIEF OR FEELING): because you put money you've earned in it
PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION -
SHAPE: square
COLOR(S): black
MATERIAL: leather
CULTURAL DESCRIPTION OF OBJECT:
WHERE DID YOU FIND IT? in pants pockets
HOW DID IT GET THERE? (Where did it come from) given to him by father - bought in store
WHO DID IT BELONG TO?
WHO MADE IT?
HOW WAS IT MADE? by hand - folded - sown in California.
WHAT OTHER KINDS OF OBJECTS ARE SIMILAR TO THIS ONE OR USED WITH THIS ONE? pictures, credit cards, money
HOW IS THE OBJECT USED? to hold money.
WHO USES THE OBJECT MOST OF THE TIME? men and boys-
WHERE WOULD YOU USUALLY FIND THE OBJECT? in pocket
IS IT BROKEN OR COMPLETE?--what is missing? torn - but complete
WHAT DO YOU FEEL ABOUT IT, THINK ABOUT IT--YOUR ATTITUDE: first one he'd benn given.
VALUE:
WHAT IS THE FUTURE HISTORICAL VALUE OF THE OBJECT? who it belonged to. might have a different way to carry money.
WHY DID YOU SELECT IT? not used any more
HOW MUCH DO YOU THINK THE OBJECT IS WORTH TODAY? $1.00 or $2.00
WOULD YOU LIKE TO KEEP THE OBJECT? probably not.
Used: Woodrow Wilson school | Student | Work | San Leandro
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