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Clock and watch making

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

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Benjamin Ferris and Thomas Parker watch papers

 Collection
Accession: 1995-203
Abstract:

Benjamin Ferris (1780-1867) and Thomas Parker (1761-1833) were both watchmakers in Philadelphia in the early nineteenth century. These are watch papers which were inserted in early timepieces and included identifying information about the watchmakers. Each paper lists the makers' Philadelphia addresses, includes a short inventory of his goods.

Dates: circa 1800-1810