Paper, Watch
- Object Name:
- Paper, Watch
- Object ID:
- 2012.014.13
- Place of Origin:
- Manchester, NH
- Date:
- 1825
- Description:
- Watch paper, advertising work of W. S. Moss, Manchester, NH, 1825. Black printing on circular cream paper: "W. S. Moss / Watch Maker. / JEWELLER c. / No. 260 New Cross / MANCHESTER. / Clocks made repaired". Black printed decorative foliate border with concentric circles. Slits cut in edge at regular intervals. Ink inscription on reverse: "Miss Wood / 29 Oct. / 1825".
- Material:
- Paper
- Dimensions:
- Dia-2 inches
- Provenance:
- One of 22 watch papers acquired by Peter Sawyer as part of a larger collection at an estate auction.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase, Katharine Prentis Murphy Fund
- People:
- Moss, W. S.
- Subjects:
- Watches, Watch making
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