Coney Island Vintage Handkerchief Box with Waterskier glass pitcher Afganistan on men’s smocks

Afganistan on men’s smocks

3 inches diameter x 3

"Made in Japan"

presumed mid-century

it feels as if it contains the wisdom of the universe in the spiral of its shell

Coney Island Vintage Handkerchief Box with Waterskier glass pitcher Afganistan on men’s smocksI just adore the painted water skiing woman on this vintage handkerchief box, a souvenir from Coney Island circa 1950s. Constructed of leather covered cardboard with a red fabric lining, it's definitely seen some use, but I think is all the better for it. If no longer for handkerchiefs, I think it would be terrific for holding love letters, or else an assortment of trinkets collected on various travels. The box measures 5 3 4 square and 1 5 8" tall.