Watch Papers Collection

Benedict & Co. watch paper.

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Dublin Core

Title

Benedict & Co. watch paper.

Subject

New York, N.Y.; New York; Leaves; Flowers; Andrew C. Benedict & Co.

Description

28 Bowery, New York.
Line-engraving. Elaborate design of flowers and leaves. Banner around center that reads: "Jewellry [sic] &c. Warranted Gold & Silver Watches. Silver Spoons." Inscribed "29581" in ink above watchmaker name. Lined border. Small pieces torn away at the top and at the bottom of right side, much of design and text lost due to damage, and is yellow and black ink on paper.
Inscription on verso: "J/29581/12.16.47/Maginn"
Size: 5.7 cm in diameter.
Provenance unknown.

Creator

Benedict & Co.

Source

472280_029a.tif, 472280_029b.tif
Graphic Arts Watch Papers

Date

ca. 1847

Citation

Benedict & Co., “Benedict & Co. watch paper.,” Watch Papers Collection, accessed September 26, 2023, https://americanantiquarian.org/watchpaperscollection/items/show/1994.