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Dent of London pocket watch and fob tool
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| Description | English pocket watch made by Edward J. Dent of London, England, a renowned clock maker. The watch is in an engraved silver case and is accompanied by a retractable pencil chain fob tool. There is no chain or winding key. The gold-plated copper retractable graphite pencil has a purple gemstone on one end and would have been attached to the watch chain. The watch belonged to Corporal John Nelson of the 6th Minnesota Regiment, who used it during the Civil War. |
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| Quantity | 2 items |
| Format | Content Category: artifacts |
| Measurements | 5.5 centimeters diameter watch (.A) 1.2 centimeters depth watch (.A) 4.5 centimeters length retractable pencil (.B) |
| Nomenclature | Pocket watch |
| Creation | Made by: Dent, Edward John Made in London, England |
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Owned/used by: Nelson, Corporal John United States Army, 6th Minnesota Infantry Regiment (1862-1865), Company I Used in Minnesota, United States Used in United States Used in Civil War Made in London, England Clothing. Men's Jewelry. Watches Military. 1861-1865 (Civil & Indian Wars). Equipment & Supplies |
| Dates | Creation: Not earlier than 1840 - Not later than 1853 Use: Not earlier than 1861 - Not later than 1865 |
| Holding Type | 3D Objects |
| ID Number | 8787.A,B |