Paper, Watch
- Object Name:
- Paper, Watch
- Object ID:
- 2012.014.15
- Place of Origin:
- Laconia, NH
- Date:
- circa 1850
- Description:
- Watch paper, advertising work of Israel E. Brown, Meredith Bridge (Laconia), NH, c. 1850. Black printing on circular orange paper: "I.E. BROWN, / WATCH MAKER, / MEREDITH BRIDGE, / N.H." Black printed border of concentric circles. Slits cut in edge at regular intervals. Pencil inscription on reverse.
- Material:
- Paper
- Dimensions:
- Dia-2.2 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:
- Brown, Israel E. (1818-1899)
- Subjects:
- Watches, Watch making
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