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Original early 1900s Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute tobacco leather, featuring the historic RPI shield with “Rensselaer Poly. Inst.” beneath.
This piece is attributed to the L20 College Seals tobacco leather series, issued during the early 20th-century tobacco premium era.
Features a striking red leather background with the Rensselaer shield embossed in a darker contrasting design.
Measures approximately 2” × 2.5”.
A scarce early collegiate collectible with appeal to RPI alumni, tobacco-premium collectors and vintage college memorabilia collectors.
Vintage condition with expected age-related wear. Please review the photo carefully for exact condition.
School: Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
Location: Troy, New York
Series: L20 College Seals
Era: c. 1910
Size: Approx. 2” × 2.5”
