Back in the late 1900s, “lettuce” was a slang term for money. And not just because they’re both green and can be peeled off in sheaves. It’s because the very first wallets were actually little more than lunchboxes. Today’s wallet, certainly the most essential of our everyday accessories, came into being very early on in history. Wallets have been in use since the first century A.D., and have gone through a series of major changes and alterations since. They used to be made of metal, and carried a warrior’s sustenance: coins, and chow. But that’s not the first of the wallet – which is really just a shrunk-down purse. The oldest known and first recorded carry-all was found with Otzi the Iceman, whose remains are believed to date back to 3,300 B.C. They say “You can’t take it with you” but Otzi had other ideas. His wallet was a belt pouch made of leather, and it contained three small flints, a tool made of bone, and a piece of tinder (not to be confused with the dating app! Tinder is a dry, flammable material, such as wood or rag, used for igniting a fire). Long before the invention of paper bank notes, or even pockets in pants, early wallet makers fashioned small, fabric packs with drawstrings, typically tied to their belts, that were used to hold lunch and few coins. In Ancient Greek times, the carry-all was referred to as a kibisis, which was basically a sack and is noted in stories as carried by the god Hermes. The mythical warrior Perseus used a kibisis to tote the severed head of Medusa. While our wallets probably couldn’t withstand the acidic, poisonous snakes that festooned Medusa’s head, they are very well-made for your everyday needs. Our team of leather artisans hand cut, stitch and sew to craft the finest leather wallet on the market, using only premium genuine cowhide and lambskin Take a look at the Melrose medium length wallet. It’s got tons on compartments inside to fit all your cash, credit cards, and odds and ends. (We can customize it for you, too!)   If the Melrose isn't what you're looking for then there are other designs as well all ranging in size: Compact, Medium, and Long Wallets. For more of our stories you can visit www.storyleather.com/blog or visit our Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest for all of any updates on new styles, leathers, or promo codes. Don't forget to check out our recent works section to see past creations, link right HERE to take a look at all the custom designs that others have made. Who knows, maybe there's a design that speaks to you. Find Staci Layne Wilson on Google+ and on Twitter at @StaciWilson