Wristwatch
ca. 1963 (made)
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Bought from Boucheron, London, by Bettine, Lady Abingdon, in October 1963. The wristwatch proved an enduring object of fashion for both sexes. It became a pre-eminent item of male jewellery.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Gold and leather |
| Brief description | Wristwatch with gold case and leather strap, Boucheron, Paris, about 1963. |
| Physical description | Gold square case, front and sides incised with a grid pattern. leather strap |
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| Credit line | The Bettine, Lady Abingdon Collection, bequeathed by Mrs T. R. P. Hole |
| Object history | Bought from Boucheron, London, by Bettine, Lady Abingdon, in October 1963 |
| Summary | Bought from Boucheron, London, by Bettine, Lady Abingdon, in October 1963. The wristwatch proved an enduring object of fashion for both sexes. It became a pre-eminent item of male jewellery. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | M.158&A-1987 |
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| Record created | April 29, 2008 |
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