Vintage Ephemera Lot Found Photos in Wallet 1940s-1990s Vernacular Photography

This is a fascinating collection of vintage ephemera, representing a time capsule of a family's life as captured in photographs from the 1940s through the 1990s, all housed within a well-loved personal wallet. The lot includes a compelling mix of vernacular photography, from formal black and white studio portraits of young men and women from the mid-20th century to candid color snapshots capturing family moments in the 1960s and 1970s, and later school photos. This collection offers a unique glimpse into personal history, perfect for collectors of found photos and social history ephemera.

The contents include:

• A collection of vintage photographs spanning multiple decades (B&W and color).
• Includes studio portraits, a photo of a nurse, family group photos, school pictures, and candids.
• Several business cards from local Missouri businesses (Independence, MO).
• A True Value rewards card.
• All items are contained within a vintage black bifold wallet with photo sleeves.

Condition: The wallet is in poor, heavily worn condition with significant tearing, fraying, and deterioration, consistent with extensive use. The photographs and cards show varying degrees of age-related wear, including fading, discoloration, and some corner/edge wear. The plastic photo sleeves are brittle and show tearing. Please see photos for a detailed look at the contents and their condition.