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Watch Paper

late 18th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Engraved paper watch-label


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
printed paper
Brief description
Watch paper. George Frankcom of Portsea. Late 18th century. Moral verse round outside.
One of a collection of 81 from c.1750 to c.1850. Engraving.
Physical description
Engraved paper watch-label
Dimensions
  • Diameter: 4.5cm
Average dimensions for group of 81 watch-papers of very similar size.
Credit line
Given by Mr. Higford Griffiths
Bibliographic reference
Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Engraving, Illustration and Design and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1937, London: Board of Education, 1938.
Collection
Accession number
E.550-1937

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Record createdJune 30, 2009
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