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Gift of Grant Brown and Sylvia Brown, 2015.133.10 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society
Daniel Burnap's watch paper plate
Gift of Grant Brown and Sylvia Brown, 2015.133.10 © 2017 The Connecticut Historical Society

Daniel Burnap's watch paper plate

Dateearly 20th-mid 20th century
MediumPhotography; gelatin silver on paper
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (image height x width): 9 1/4 × 7 1/4in. (23.5 × 18.4cm)
Sheet (height x width): 10 × 7 7/8in. (25.4 × 20cm)
ClassificationsGraphics
Credit LineGift of Grant Brown and Sylvia Brown
DescriptionTwo photographs of the engraved plate Daniel Burnap used to print his watch papers. The lettering appears backward, and reads, "Daniel Burnap / Clock & Watch Maker / near Bisell's tavern / East Windsor".
Object number2015.133.10-.11
NotesSubject note: 2015.133.1-.39 are related to the Burnap, Brown, Post, Hyde, and Bushnell families. See also Mss 101941
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