Watch Papers Collection

Birge, Brackett & Co. watch paper.

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Dublin Core

Title

Birge, Brackett & Co. watch paper.

Subject

Brattleboro, Vt.; Vermont; Women; Leaves

Description

Line-engraving. Woman seated on ground, holding watch n her proper left hand, surrounded by foliage. Lined and ornamental border of small circles within which reads "To make the Watch go Slower turn the regulator the same way you wind up and to go Faster the contrary." Torso of woman slightly lost due to damage.
Inscription on verso: "Dec 7th. 1838."
Size: 5.4 cm in diameter.
Provenance unknown.

Creator

Birge, Brackett & Co.

Source

472280_041a.tif, 472280_041b.tif
Graphic Arts Watch Papers

Date

ca. 1838

Citation

Birge, Brackett & Co., “Birge, Brackett & Co. watch paper.,” Watch Papers Collection, accessed May 29, 2023, https://americanantiquarian.org/watchpaperscollection/items/show/2006.