Thomas Jefferson Wallet

This wallet is a faithful recreation of one owned by Thomas Jefferson in the early 19th century. It is handmade by Cassandra Reilly in Western Pennsylvania.  It is made from vegetable-tanned kangaroo leather and hand-rubbed with a blend of tallow, beeswax, and birch tar oil. The result is a thin yet extremely durable leather, with the deepening character that best approximates the English Kip material of Jefferson's original. Over time, the surface absorbs oils and burnishes under touch, darkening and polishing like well-loved wood.  Cassandra hand-cuts, hand-scores, and hand-assembles every wallet. Marbled paper lining recalls Jefferson’s era, while the use of machine stitching ensures durability without sacrificing craft.  We have a limited number of wallets available to ship before the holidays. Wallets ordered before 12/8 should arrive before Christmas.