Monogrammed Waltham wrist watch with arabic numbers, c. 1920s

Name/Title

Monogrammed Waltham wrist watch with arabic numbers, c. 1920s

Entry/Object ID

2012.40.30

Description

Acc. No. 12.40.30 Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda Date or Period: circa 1920's Object: Wrist Watch Description: Early wrist watch in what appears to be a sterling silver case. The face of the watch has Arabic numbers on the main dial as well as the minute dial. The dial's face is signed, "Waltham". On the reverse side of the watch are the engraved initials, "E.R.F." Size: 1 ½” x 1 ½” History of Object: An early-style wrist watch belonged to Ernest Fenn (1904-?), son of Ernest Fenn and his wife Maude. He resided at 2038 Alameda Avenue until he married. Acquired from: Elizabeth Anne Cate Date: 05/18/12