{"product_id":"vintage-estonian-leather-passport-cover","title":"Vintage Estonian Leather Passport Cover – Soviet Era Typography Design","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal vintage \u003cstrong\u003eEstonian leather passport cover\u003c\/strong\u003e from the Soviet era, most likely dating from the \u003cstrong\u003e1960s–1970s\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cover features a striking graphic design built around the repeated word \u003cstrong\u003e“PASS”\u003c\/strong\u003e (Estonian for passport). The front has a large central PASS motif, while the surrounding surface and back continue the same bold typographic pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMade from warm ochre\/cognac-toned leather with contrasting black decoration and dark decorative laced edging, the piece has a strong mid-century Baltic modernist character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInside, the cover has black leather retaining panels designed to hold a passport or similar document.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEstonian Soviet-era leather workshops, including KFK and the later ARS leather workshop, are known to have produced passport covers and other small leather goods. This example is stylistically consistent with period Estonian decorative leatherwork, but no maker’s mark is visible, so the exact manufacturer is not definitively identified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVintage leather passport cover \/ holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Estonia \/ former Estonian SSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEstimated period: 1960s–1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour: ochre \/ cognac and black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRepeating “PASS” typography design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative dark laced edging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack interior passport retaining panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaker: unknown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal vintage item\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood vintage condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface wear, rubbing and minor marks consistent with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome wear visible around edges and corners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather shows natural age-related patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGraphic design remains strong and clearly visible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlease examine all photographs carefully for the exact condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA distinctive small example of \u003cstrong\u003eEstonian Soviet-era leatherwork and Baltic applied design\u003c\/strong\u003e, especially appealing to collectors of vintage typography, graphic design, leather goods and Eastern European travel ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou will receive the exact passport cover shown in the photographs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"VintageToMemo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54601404776794,"sku":"E24-et+sho-passikaaned","price":29.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/9083\/5290\/files\/IMG_6537.jpg?v=1786988169","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagetomemo.com\/products\/vintage-estonian-leather-passport-cover","provider":"VintageToMemo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}