Watch String or Fob
Item
Creator
Unknown
Title
Watch String or Fob
Description
This is a late eighteenth century "watch string," referred to modernly as a "fob," manufactured in England. In the letter from Bushrod Washington to his mother, Bushrod specifically mentions Elizabeth gifted him a "watch string," which were normally made of fabric, rather than a traditional chain.
Date
1780s-1800
Source
https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/102451
Contributor
Snyder, Samantha
Bibliographic Citation
"Fob," Metropolitan Museum of Art, Accessed: July 11, 2020.
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| Title | Alternate label | Class |
|---|---|---|
 Bushrod Washington to Hannah Washington, 7 June 1783 |
Manuscript |