Name/Title

Watch

Entry/Object ID

2011.287.1

Description

Small, gold watch, with gold numbers and gold arms. The watch band consists of a pattern of circles connected by small links that appear to be woven. The backside of the watch is silver, and has engravings.

Item Type

Watch

Collection

History Collection

Cataloged By

registrar@numulosgatos.org

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Waltham Watch Company

Date made

1937

Time Period

20th Century

Mark, Engraving or Stamp

Type

Inscription

Location

Back of the watch

Transcription

[in the center] H E W / from / H and M / 1937 [off to the side] H BASE MET

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Type

Inscription

Location

Top of the clasp

Transcription

H. W.

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Type

Makers Mark

Location

Bottom of the clasp

Transcription

GFMEX / 1/20 12 KT GOLD FILLED / MADE IN U.S.A.

Language

English

Material/Technique

Etched

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Wristwatch

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Watch

Nomenclature Class

Timekeeping T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

1053

Dimensions

Width

7/8 in

Length

1-3/8 in

Dimension Notes

Measurements are for watch only - do not include watch band.

Material

Metal

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Harriet Messenberg née Webley

Notes

Owner - given to her for her graduation

Person or Organization

Susan Ward

Notes

Donor

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Gift of Susan Ward

Owner/Agent

Susan Ward

Acquisition Method

Gift

Acquisition Date

Jan 28, 1997