Lost wallet, found after 40 years, described as a ‘time capsule’
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A wallet – lost 40 years ago at Toronto’s Eaton Centre – has finally been returned.
A wallet – lost 40 years ago at Toronto’s Eaton Centre – has finally been returned.
The pocketbook belongs to Vanessa Austin’s mother.
The Fergus, Ont. resident says she couldn’t believe it when a stranger from Detroit dropped it off at her office last month.
“It is absolutely a time capsule,” Austin said.
What the wallet contains is just as interesting as how it was found.
“Everything is so well preserved. And that's what got me going. Wow. It's incredible, I imagine that it wasn't exposed to any sun for a long time,” she said.
Inside are her mother’s immigration documents, a photo of Austin as a child, receipts, coupons for Canada’s Wonderland, and bank cards, including a TD Green Card.
