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Watch Holder

Collection Type

  • Decorative arts

Date

1870-1900

GUSN

GUSN-56112

Description

Watch stand with veneered front of geometric designs and round, velvet-lined depression for holding the watch case. Rear, hinged door reveals spare for storing the chair; lined with red paper.

Details

Descriptive Terms

watch stands
watches
black walnut (wood)
inlay (process)
paper (fiber product)
velvet (fabric weave)
veneering
Holder
Holder, Watch
Holder, Watch

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

2 1/2 x 3 7/8 x 3 7/8 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Estate of Joseph S. Swaim

Accession Number

1940.698

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