A Cambridge-based company is looking to raise big money this holiday season and land in the record books.
“Big Skinny” has created what they believe to be the world’s largest wallet.The 21-foot long creation was unveiled in Harvard Square. The company is hoping it will remind shoppers to open their wallets and donate to local non-profit groups.The “Big Skinny” has also submitted the wallet to the Guinness Book of World Records.
The makers of the World’s Thinnest, Smallest and Lightest Wallets have created the World’s Largest Wallet! We took our internationally best-selling "world wallet" model and blew it up to Big Skinny proportions: 10 feet tall and 21 feet long when open, 10 1/2 feet wide when closed -- which should set a new Guinness World Record. Stay tuned, we are waiting for the official word from London's Guinness World Record office.
And since we know how hard it is for non-profits and charities to raise money and awareness for their organizations, we want this large wallet to help – just in time for the busiest giving – and buying – season. The World’s Largest Wallet in crimson will be on display in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA. from November 29th to December 24th every day from 11am to 7pm. Each non-profit listed below has volunteers who will be standing by the crimson wallet answering questions about their group as well as accepting donations. There will also be donation pockets with pamphlets for all other participating non-profits at the wallet so you have many giving choices. 100% of proceeds go directly to the non-profits. Will you open your wallet and give back to those in need? There is large crimson wallet in harvard square making it easy.
The World’s Largest Wallet: another big crimson happening in Harvard Square:
Sewn by Big Skinny Marketing Director/cat-of-all-trades Catherine Alexandrov and her mother, Linda Brown, the massive wallet was constructed in our offices right here in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The “bones” or “endo-skeleton” was created by Kiril Stefan Alexandrov with brainstorming from folks at Home Depot, father-in-law Don Brown, uncle-in-law Bruce Mostrom, and assembly by all in the office. After all, we are a family company. The wallet was modeled after our World Wallet, a wallet designed to accommodate all types of international currency as well as lots of credit cards. Are you curious about what went into the making of the wallet? Here are some factoids!
* 10.5 feet by 10 feet when closed, 10 feet tall and 21 feet long when open. Wow!
* 171 feet of our proprietary nylon micro-fiber were used [57 yards!]… this is the same material we make all of our nylon wallets out of, so we know it’s durable and water-resistant!
* Only 1/4 of an inch thin!
* 48 pounds of nylon micro-fiber… because we use such a thin, lightweight, durable material, this gigantic wallet doesn’t weigh much more than a 4-yr old child!
* total weight with special supportive endoskeleton and wheels is only 128 pounds.
* 20 feet of clear plastic… used for the clear ID pocket and the additional pockets for informational material
* 80 feet of heavy metal 3/4 inch plumbing piping… used for the endo-skeleton structure which keeps the wallet upright
* 8 wheels make the wallet portable!
* 160 hours of labor went into just sewing the wallet, with two people working on it! Another 45 hours on the endoskeleton and assembly.
* 90 feet of Velcro… adhered to the pockets to help them stay closed in the wind
* 452… the amount of times Catherine and others were stabbed by pins when sewing this massive wallet!
* 47 medium iced, French vanilla, Dunkin Donuts coffees were consumed to keep the project-workers awake and alert
Large Wallet Launch: Monday, November 29th, 6pm in Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Come see the literal opening of the World’s Largest Wallet! Festivities include holiday music, lights and a performance by the Jose Mateo Nutcracker dancers. A fun way to commence the season of giving!
“Big Skinny” has created what they believe to be the world’s largest wallet.The 21-foot long creation was unveiled in Harvard Square. The company is hoping it will remind shoppers to open their wallets and donate to local non-profit groups.The “Big Skinny” has also submitted the wallet to the Guinness Book of World Records.
The makers of the World’s Thinnest, Smallest and Lightest Wallets have created the World’s Largest Wallet! We took our internationally best-selling "world wallet" model and blew it up to Big Skinny proportions: 10 feet tall and 21 feet long when open, 10 1/2 feet wide when closed -- which should set a new Guinness World Record. Stay tuned, we are waiting for the official word from London's Guinness World Record office.
And since we know how hard it is for non-profits and charities to raise money and awareness for their organizations, we want this large wallet to help – just in time for the busiest giving – and buying – season. The World’s Largest Wallet in crimson will be on display in Harvard Square, Cambridge, MA. from November 29th to December 24th every day from 11am to 7pm. Each non-profit listed below has volunteers who will be standing by the crimson wallet answering questions about their group as well as accepting donations. There will also be donation pockets with pamphlets for all other participating non-profits at the wallet so you have many giving choices. 100% of proceeds go directly to the non-profits. Will you open your wallet and give back to those in need? There is large crimson wallet in harvard square making it easy.
The World’s Largest Wallet: another big crimson happening in Harvard Square:
Sewn by Big Skinny Marketing Director/cat-of-all-trades Catherine Alexandrov and her mother, Linda Brown, the massive wallet was constructed in our offices right here in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The “bones” or “endo-skeleton” was created by Kiril Stefan Alexandrov with brainstorming from folks at Home Depot, father-in-law Don Brown, uncle-in-law Bruce Mostrom, and assembly by all in the office. After all, we are a family company. The wallet was modeled after our World Wallet, a wallet designed to accommodate all types of international currency as well as lots of credit cards. Are you curious about what went into the making of the wallet? Here are some factoids!
* 10.5 feet by 10 feet when closed, 10 feet tall and 21 feet long when open. Wow!
* 171 feet of our proprietary nylon micro-fiber were used [57 yards!]… this is the same material we make all of our nylon wallets out of, so we know it’s durable and water-resistant!
* Only 1/4 of an inch thin!
* 48 pounds of nylon micro-fiber… because we use such a thin, lightweight, durable material, this gigantic wallet doesn’t weigh much more than a 4-yr old child!
* total weight with special supportive endoskeleton and wheels is only 128 pounds.
* 20 feet of clear plastic… used for the clear ID pocket and the additional pockets for informational material
* 80 feet of heavy metal 3/4 inch plumbing piping… used for the endo-skeleton structure which keeps the wallet upright
* 8 wheels make the wallet portable!
* 160 hours of labor went into just sewing the wallet, with two people working on it! Another 45 hours on the endoskeleton and assembly.
* 90 feet of Velcro… adhered to the pockets to help them stay closed in the wind
* 452… the amount of times Catherine and others were stabbed by pins when sewing this massive wallet!
* 47 medium iced, French vanilla, Dunkin Donuts coffees were consumed to keep the project-workers awake and alert
Large Wallet Launch: Monday, November 29th, 6pm in Harvard Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts. Come see the literal opening of the World’s Largest Wallet! Festivities include holiday music, lights and a performance by the Jose Mateo Nutcracker dancers. A fun way to commence the season of giving!
