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Charles Curtiss's Pocket Watch

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Charles Curtiss's Pocket Watch

Object NamePocket Watch

Manufacturer Gruen Watch Company (American (Cincinnati, OH), 1894 - 1958)

Datec. 1900

OriginU.S.A.

MediumGold filled case, glass

Dimensions2 1/4 × 1 3/4 × 1/4 in. (5.7 × 4.4 × 0.6 cm)

ClassificationsJewelry, Eyeware and Watches

Credit LineGift of Charles Franklin Murphy. In the Farm House Museum Collection, Farm House Museum, University Museums, Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa.

Object number99.4.1

Status

Not on view

Collections

Textiles and Jewelry

CultureAmerican

Label TextThis watch originally belonged to Charles Franklin Curtiss, Farm House resident. He gave the watch to Mr. Murphy who was named after Curtiss.

Markingson face "GRUEN" Veri Thin"

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