Paper, Watch
- Object Name:
- Paper, Watch
- Object ID:
- 2012.014.22
- Place of Origin:
- Somersworth, NH/Great Falls, NH
- Date:
- 1849-1867
- Description:
- Watch paper, advertising work of Shubael B. Cole (1819-1886), Great Falls (Somersworth), NH, 1849-1867. Black printing on circular green paper: "SHUBAEL B. COLE, / WATCH MAKER / GREAT FALLS / SOMERSWORTH / N.H. / Clocks Watches Repaired Warranted". Black printed decorative border with concentric circles. Slits cut in edge at regular intervals. Ink inscription on reverse: "1st 42. 3rd / Cleaned Rep".
- Material:
- Paper
- Dimensions:
- Dia-2.1 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:
- Cole, Shubael B. (1819-1886)
- Subjects:
- Watches, Watch making
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