Ladies’ tactile pocket watch

Watch, Pocket

Accession Number: 2004.158.1-2

Description: 2004.158.1 - Pocket watch has brass case with enameled front and etched design on back and sides. Face is marked with print numerals and with tactile dots--three raised dots at the hour of 12, two raised dots at the hours of 3, 6, and 9, and single dots at remaining hours. "afB, De Luxe, 17 Jeweles, Swiss Made" appears on the face. Gold-colored chain attached. 2004.158.2 - Original black plastic box for watch, with felt lining. "American Foundation for the Blind, Inc., afB Quality Watches" in gold lettering on cloth lining of lid. In running condition; some scratches on face.

Date Made: [n.d.]

Subjects: Clocks & watches

Dimension Notes: 1 1/2 in. diameter watch ; 2 x 5 x 3 3/4 in. box

Made: American Foundation for the Blind, distributor

Material: Metal, enamel watch ; plastic, felt, cloth box

Updated: 04/28/2014