Collection Highlights
The Dead at Gettysburg
Date:
ca. 1863
Object Number:
PR.164.4.38.GettysburgDead
Medium:
Photograph
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Pocket watch
Object Number:
1954.185ab
Date:
1675-1775
Medium:
Silver, other metal, ceramic, enamel, velvet
Dimensions:
Overall: 7/8 x 2 5/8 x 2 in. ( 2.2 x 6.7 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Silver pair-case pocket watch with knob and oval stirrup at the top, in silver, red velvet lined open-faced outer case with hinged front cover; white ceramic face (missing hands and crystal) has Roman and Arabic numeral hour markings in black enamel, surrounded by yellow metal band in plain box; outer case has floral, scroll and acanthus leaf design around the watch face, reverse shows 2 figures in a pastoral setting, surrounded by scrolls and a rinceau border.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Edward Rutledge and daughters
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
