Fahys junior screw & patent dust proof silver watchcases : will keep your watch free from dust & moisture

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Description: Image of a man showing off his silver pocket watch case to a pair of well-dressed women at leisure in a lavish home vignette; painted vases with flowers and a sculpture with clock visible on the mantel behind; small dog at their feet holds a paper scroll in its mouth that reads, "Trade mark / Fahys / Coin / No. 1" in large font.
Type: Visual Materials(Opens in new tab)
Date: ©1883
Call number: priJLC_FASH_001679
Creator: Last, Jay T(Opens in new tab)
Provenance: Gift of Jay T. Last, 2005. This collection forms part of the Jay T. Last collection of graphic arts and social history, which was donated to the Huntington Library by Jay T. Last in 2005 as a gift in progress.
Restrictions: Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.
Rights: The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining permission rests with the researcher.
Associated people: Ackermann, Emil F., (1840-); Baillie, James S., (active 1838-1855.); Baker, Joseph E., (approximately 1837-1914.); Beard, Albin, (1808-1862.); Bonnard, J. (1810-1870.); Bufford, John Henry, (approximately 1828-); Cameron, John, (1818-1887.); Chanson (1850-1907.); Cosine, W. S. (1802-1848.); Crawford, C. G. (1809 or 1810-1878.); Croker, H., (1821-1908.); Currier, Charles, (1827-1878.); Deferneville, P. (1815-1908.); Desgrange, Isabelle, (approximately 1821-); Dupuy (1822-1899.); Endicott, George, (approximately 1831-); Esnault, A.; Farwell, F. F.; Feder, Joel.; Godchaux, Alp.; Gray, L.; Harris, George S.; Holland, A.; Mayes; Michelin, Francis,; Moras, Ferdinand,; Morse, W. J.
Associated organizations: A. Brett & Co.; A.E. Baker's Lithog'hy.; Augte. Godchaux & Cie.; B.W. Thayer & Co.; Baker & Godwin.; Baker, Godwin & Co.; C.L. Crapper & Bro. Lith.; Calvert Lithographing Co. (Detroit, Mich.); Capewell & Kimmel (Firm); Duross Bros.; Duval & Hunter.; E. Wells Sackett & Rankin.; Elite Styles Company.; Elsas Paper Co.; Ferd. Mayer & Sons.; Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Company.; Fournier (Firm); Frazer & Denis.; G.W. & W.H. Dobbins.; Geddes Sons.; Geo. H. Walker & Co.; Gilquin Fils. Imp.; Grant & Co.; Graphic Company.; Gray Lith. Co.; Harper & Brothers.; Hatch & Co.; Heffron & Phelps.; Heppenheimer & Maurer.; Imp. Falconer.
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