Massachusetts and Rhode Island Retail Jeweler's Convention deputation to the Waltham Watch Factory, Waltham, Mass., 1921 March 30

Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1921

Location Note

Geographic / Mass. / Waltham

GUSN

GUSN-367393

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Description

Framed albumen photograph depicting a group portrait of unidentified men and women standing in front of a brick wall at the Waltham Watch Company. The phrase "President's Office" can be seen on the wall. In the bottom left corner, the following uppercase text reads "Mass & R.I. Jewelers Convention Deputation / to the Waltham Watch Company 3-30-21." All of the individuals pictured are wearing hats. Other examples of fashion, particularly women's fashion such as coats, shoes, and purses, are also pictured.

Details

Descriptive Terms

group portraits
jewelers
factories (structures)
exterior views
women (female humans)
men (male humans)
clothing
conferences
albumen prints
frames (furnishings)

Physical Descrption

1 framed photograph : albumen, mounted ; 10 x 13 inches

Collection Code

PC001

Collection Name

General photographic collection

Date of Acquisition

2016

Reference Code

PC001.02.01.USMA.3110.0050.002

Date Notes

1921 March 30

Credit Line

Gift of Serena Soares and Dawn Sullo, 2016

Places

Waltham (Middlesex county, Massachusetts)
Massachusetts (United States)
Rhode Island (United States)

Record Details

Material Type

albumen prints
frames (furnishings)

Other Organizations

Waltham Watch Company

Subjects

Photograph
Portrait
Factories
Jewelers

Conservation Note

Photograph was removed from frame for long-term preservation.

Description Level

Item

Location Note

Geographic / Mass. / Waltham

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