Object Details
manufacturer
Hamilton Watch Co.
Description
The Smithsonian received this watch from J. R. Wells in memory of his father Henry Gilbert "Doc" Wells, an engineer on Southern Railroad, Washington Division, who operated steam engine No. 1401, now on exhibit in the National Museum of American History.
The Hamilton Watch Company, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, made this watch movement about 1907. It has a full-plate nickel movement with the model name Grade 940 and a serial number 686525. It has an open-face nickel case and a white enamel railroad-style dial with not only hour numerals but also minute numerals and marks 1 through 60.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
J. R. Wells in memory of Henry Gilbert "Doc" Wells
date made
ca 1907-1910
ID Number
ME.334015
catalog number
334015
accession number
306601
serial number
686585
Object Name
watch
Other Terms
watch; Mechanical, Spring-Driven; Pocket Watch
Physical Description
metal (watch case material)
metal (watch movement material)
Measurements
overall: 2 3/4 in x 2 in x 1/2 in; 6.985 cm x 5.08 cm x 1.27 cm
place made
United States
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Timekeeping
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_851792