Paper, Watch
- Object Name:
- Paper, Watch
- Object ID:
- 2012.014.16
- Creator:
- Gove, Richard (1815-1883)
- Place of Origin:
- Laconia, NH
- Date:
- 1838
- Description:
- Watch paper, advertising work of Richard Gove (1815-1883), Meredith Bridge (Laconia), NH, 1838. Black printing on circular yellow paper: "English, French American Goods. / For sale Watches, Clocks, Timepieces, Looking glasses c. / RICHARD GOVE. / Watch Maker / and / Jeweller. / MEREDITH BRIDGE / N. H. / Watches Jewelry of all kinds repd." Black printed decorative border with concentric circles. Slits cut in edge at regular intervals. Ink inscription on reverse: "Joshua Norris / Feb 14th 1838 / No 1007 / Cleaned repaired March 1 1852"; also a pencil inscription.
- 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:
- Gove, Richard (1815-1883)
- Subjects:
- Watches, Watch making
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