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Watch paper

Watch paper

  • Place of origin:

    Bath (made)

  • Date:

    late 18th century (made)

  • Artist/Maker:

    Unknown

  • Materials and Techniques:

    printed paper

  • Credit Line:

    Given by Mr. Higford Griffiths

  • Museum number:

    E.554-1937

  • Gallery location:

    Prints & Drawings Study Room, level C, case GG, shelf 66

Physical description

Engraved paper watch-label

Place of Origin

Bath (made)

Date

late 18th century (made)

Artist/maker

Unknown

Materials and Techniques

printed paper

Dimensions

Diameter: 4.5 cm

Descriptive line

Watch paper. Charles Frankcom of Bath. Late 18th century.
One of a collection of 81 from c.1750 to c.1850. Engraving.

Bibliographic References (Citation, Note/Abstract, NAL no)

Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1937, London: Board of Education, 1938.

Materials

Paper; Printing ink

Techniques

Engraving

Categories

Clocks & Watches; Advertising; Ephemera; Trade cards; Shopping; Prints

Collection

Prints, Drawings & Paintings Collection

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