Paper, Watch
- Object Name:
- Paper, Watch
- Object ID:
- 2012.014.14
- Place of Origin:
- Manchester, NH
- Date:
- 1844
- Description:
- Watch paper, advertising work of Barton Munsey (1812-1892), Manchester, NH, 1844. Black printing on circular light blue paper: "WATCHES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION REPAIRED WARRANTED / BARTON MUNSEY, / [WATCH / MAKER] / ELM St. / MANCHESTER." Image of woman and cherub, with a clock face superimposed. Black printed border of concentric circles. Slits cut in edge at regular intervals. Ink inscription on reverse: "4081 / Mr. Moore / July 6 /1844".
- 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:
- Munsey, Barton (1812-1892)
- Subjects:
- Watches, Watch making
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