Bates Cavalier List Finder-Phone Directory-Vintage

Bates Cavalier List Finder is a compact, retro-style mechanical address and phone directory. Housed in a durable case (often metal with a faux leather, woodgrain, or simple finish), it features an alphabetical index selector (a movable tab or knob) on the front. To use it, you slide the selector to the desired letter and press a button, which causes the internal pages to spring open instantly to that alphabetical section. It was a popular and stylish desk accessory for homes and offices from the mid-20th century, serving as the original "instant access" contact management system.