Object Record
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Metadata
Accession number |
1992.175 |
Object Identification Number |
1992.175.005 |
Object Name |
Chain, Watch |
Donor |
Jacobsen, Julius |
Description |
This watch chain is made of several oblong brass chain links strung together. At one end of the chain is a circular link attached to a clasp, used for attaching to a jacket or pocket. The other end has the same type of circular link but is attached to another circular ring which is connected to a fob. This fob is circular and has a pair of wings on it. Below the wings are two leaves, a flower, and another two leaves. Intertwined among these are tiny dots, possibly chiseled into the surface. Three chain links away from the fob a short chain with small links is attached. At the end of this short chain is a small bar circular bar. |
Dimensions |
L-12.5 inches |
Owned By |
Jacobsen, John Dolberg/Jacobsen, Julius/Jacobsen, Robert |
Material |
Brass |
Associated People |
Jacobsen, John Dolberg Jacobsen, Julius Jacobsen, Robert |
Search Terms |
Jacobsen, John Dolberg Jacobsen, Julius Jacobsen, Robert chain watch stand Elgin |
Provenance |
Watch and fob belonged to John D. Jacobsen. It was given to him by his wife Bertha. John Dolberg Jacobsen was born Feb. 3, 1870, in Randers, Denmark, and died July 17, 1952, in Harlan, IA. He immigrated in 1892 and settled in Shelby County, Iowa, near Jacksonville. He married Bertha Marie Nielsen and they had eight children together. John was a shoe maker, and then a farmer. In the winter months he repaired harness for farmers, and did some shoe repair at Larsen shoe store. When he and Bertha married, they lived on a farm in Audubon County, IA.. In 1909, they moved to two miles west and 1/2 mile north of Jacksonville. In 1937, they moved to Harlan. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on April 3, 1952. John's parents were Christian Jacobsen and Karen Marie Jacobsen. Bertha was born March 20, __ in Uldbeck, Denmark, and died Sept. 8, __ at their home (in Harlan?). Her parents were Niels Neilsen and Marie Madsen Neilsen. Julius Jacobsen married a woman named Violet. He passed away Oct. 30, 1992. Robert Jacobsen is his son. |
Images |
026\1992175005.JPG |
Date Received by Museum |
1992 |