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Step back into 1961 with this authentic, mid-century student "time capsule"!
This heavily weathered, genuine brown leather zippered binder belonged to a student named John L. Hickman. Inside, it holds a fascinating, untouched collection of real, graded schoolwork from his time at W.H. Gaston Junior High School in Dallas, Texas.
This is an incredible find for period piece prop masters, social history collectors, and lovers of vintage Texas memorabilia.
📌 HISTORICAL DETAILS & CONTENTS:
Authentic 1961 Paperwork: Includes heavily yellowed, authentic lined pages featuring hand-written math assignments, history outlines, spelling tests, and grading marks.
DISD Geography Map: Features a wonderful, hand-colored student map of the United States printed specifically for the Dallas Independent School District.
Original Student ID Label: The interior spine features a beautifully preserved, hand-written identification sticker. It details his name, his mother as an emergency contact, and an early address at 94 Hartman St. in Blanco, Texas before his move to Dallas.
Mid-Century Nostalgia: Features classic 1960s handwriting styles, vintage ink aging, and student doodles.
⚠️ CONDITION NOTE:This piece has been heavily used and well-loved, giving it an unmatched authentic vintage aesthetic.
The Binder: The brown leather cover shows heavy scuffing, edge wear, and weathering.
The Zipper: Please note that the zipper fabric has separated and torn away from the leather tracks along the bottom edges (as shown in photos). The zipper is non-functional and cannot be cleanly zipped shut.
The Papers: The schoolwork pages have heavily yellowed, tattered edges, and natural aging consistent with being stored for over 60 years.
This item is being sold together as a complete set exactly as found. Perfect as a static display piece, historical archive, or an authentic background prop for film, television, and theater productions.Ships carefully to preserve the delicate papers. Please review all photos for an accurate look at the condition!
