Object Record
Metadata
Object Name |
Watch, Pocket |
Object ID # |
1975.11.1 |
Title |
William D. Roth's pocket-watch, late 19th cen |
Place of Origin |
Elgin, Illinois |
Year Range from |
1880 |
Year Range to |
1900 |
Material |
Brass, silver, gold-plate |
Dimensions |
Dia-2.25 inches |
Description |
Gold-plated, engraved pocket-watch with fob, late 19th century. Made by and engraved "Elgin Nat'l Watch Co." 10-inch long watch chain. Roman numerals on watch face. |
Provenance |
Pocket-watch owned by William D. Roth (1877-1942) of Franconia Township, Montgomery County, late 19th century. He was married to Ida B. Delp; they were members of the Franconia Mennonite Congregation. The donor was his daughter. |
Source |
Gift of Katie D. Roth |
People |
Roth, William D., 1877-1942 |