Created by
Unidentified
Owned by
Terrell, Mary Church, American, 1863 - 1954
Date
1863-1954
Medium
enamel, metal, plastic, paper
Dimensions
H x W x D: 7/16 × 18 1/4 × 1 1/2 in. (1.1 × 46.4 × 3.8 cm)
Description
Pocket watch, chain, and knife owned by the Terrell family. The chain and pocket knife are connected to the watch by a spring ring clasp. The knife has line detailing with a curvilinear border. The gold watch has blue enamel with central crystal decoration on front and back. The enamel is chipped and some stones are missing. The watch has two (2) dials with roman numerals on the main face. The minute hand is slightly bent. There is a smaller inset seconds dial.
Place collected
Highland Beach, Anne Arundel County, Maryland, United States, North and Central America
Collection title
Mary Church Terrell Family Archive
Classification
Jewelry and Adornment
Type
pocket knives
pocket watches
Topic
Domestic life
Fashion
Ornamentation
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Ray and Jean Langston in memory of Mary Church and Robert Terrell
Object number
A2017.13.1.6ab
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd57b83b1e0-5c03-4132-8a5e-d6e28c720e5f

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