Watch Fob, about 1890

Description:

Fobs are charms that dangle from the end of a gentleman's watch chain and are generally visible outside his waistcoat.Many are just decorative while others, such as this, are useful as seals, mechanical pencils, lockets, etc. The latin on this fob roughtly translates into fine follower or helpful worker, but its exact translation is unknown.It seems plausible that this was a gift to a worker or colleague for work well done.

Date Issued:

[1875 TO 1910]

Data Provider:

Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford

Collection:

Digital Dress Collection

Subject Topic:

Watch fobs, Watches, Pocket watches, Jewelry, Intaglio, Seals, and Gold

Format:

clothing

Rights:

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URL:

http://digital.library.wayne.edu/item/wayne:EM02_30_1937_17