Name/Title
WatchEntry/Object ID
2011.287.1Description
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
WatchCollection
History CollectionMade/Created
Manufacturer
Waltham Watch CompanyDate made
1937Time Period
20th CenturyMark, Engraving or Stamp
Type
InscriptionLocation
Back of the watchTranscription
[in the center] H E W / from / H and M / 1937
[off to the side] H BASE METLanguage
EnglishMaterial/Technique
EtchedType
InscriptionLocation
Top of the claspTranscription
H. W.Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
EtchedType
Makers MarkLocation
Bottom of the claspTranscription
GFMEX / 1/20 12 KT GOLD FILLED / MADE IN U.S.A.Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
EtchedLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
WristwatchNomenclature Primary Object Term
WatchNomenclature Class
Timekeeping T&ENomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyDimensions
Width
7/8 inLength
1-3/8 inDimension Notes
Measurements are for watch only - do not include watch band.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Harriet Messenberg née WebleyNotes
Owner - given to her for her graduationPerson or Organization
Susan WardNotes
DonorProvenance
Provenance Detail
Gift of Susan WardOwner/Agent
Susan WardAcquisition Method
GiftAcquisition Date
Jan 28, 1997
