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Metadata
Title |
Sutton/Calhoun Family Pocket Watch |
Collection |
History Collection |
Catalog Number |
2003.041.011.1a |
Description |
Gold pocket watch with Roman numerals and inset second hand dial , National Watch Company, "B&Co K18 711" on inside of face lid, "William 'Billy' Sutton 1846-1874 J.W. Calhoun 1868-1950 J. Ralph Calhoun 1897-1952" engraved inside back cover with picture of Willie Sutton. Engraved on watch movement: "H.Z. Culver / Elgin Ills.", and serial number 43318.The low serial number and the fact that 'National Watch Company' became 'Elgin' in 1874 suggests early date. |
Date |
circa 1870 |
Artist |
National Watch Company |
Maker |
National Watch Company |
People |
Sutton, William "Billy" Sutton, Willie Calhoun, Ralph Calhoun, John W. |
Search Terms |
Sutton-Taylor Feud Feuds |
Credit line |
Gift of Cynthia Salm |
Additional Information |
Exhibit Spotlight Article Sutton Collection |