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1. Watch Chain, about 1900

Description:
The watch chain and good luck charm appear to be from circa 1900.The attached fob/plaque engraved "J.W.D. 1823" does not appear to be that early but may well be circa 1860, perhaps a fortieth or fiftieth birthday present to J.W.D. The plaque was likely added to the chain many years after it was initially presented.Such chains also included a watch, of course, which rested in the waistcoat pocket.It is unknown what White Brothers and Company of Boston manufactured."Willow Calf" may refer to calf leather but is unclear.The horseshoe on the reverse is a traditional good luck symbol when the shoe is pointing upward; then the luck never runs out.
Date Issued:
[1895 TO 1905]
Data Provider:
Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
Collection:
Digital Dress Collection