Collection Highlights
Elisha Kent Kane, M.D. (1820-1857)
Date:
1858
Object Number:
1859.1
Medium:
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pocket watch
Object Number:
INV.12412
Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Gold, silver
Dimensions:
Overall: 2 x 1/8 x 1 1/2 in. ( 5.1 x 0.3 x 3.8 cm )
Description:
Pocket watch with silver dial and gold back; flower design engraved on dial; steel moon hour and minute hands; roman numeral hours with minute markings; engraved round knob and round loop; engraved and painted leaf design with green stone on back.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
