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A quiet but powerful relic of World War II, this original V-Mail Reader magnifier connects directly to a time when communication from home was reduced, photographed, and sent across oceans to reach soldiers abroad. Produced by Victory Weil & Eisendrath Co. in the United States, this piece was designed to enlarge those microphotographed letters—small in size, but immeasurable in meaning.
Holding this in hand is to hold a fragment of that history—when every word from home mattered, and tools like this made those words readable again. A true piece of wartime ingenuity and human connection, preserved in its original form.
Perfect for the militia collector or someone who needs magnification when reading.
Approx. dimensions: 3.5\" x 3.5\", with dome rising to 1.5\". The fabric is black/dark burgundy in color. Photos were taken in direct sunlight & distorted the color slightly.
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