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- Watch Chain with Fobs, circa 1900 - By the late 1800s, a fob generally referred to an ornament that hung from a watch chain. Fobs included small seals, jewels, medallions, pendants, or other charms. These adornments may have had special personal meaning to the wearer, signifying a person's character or identity.
- circa 1900
- Collections - Artifact
Watch Chain with Fobs, circa 1900
By the late 1800s, a fob generally referred to an ornament that hung from a watch chain. Fobs included small seals, jewels, medallions, pendants, or other charms. These adornments may have had special personal meaning to the wearer, signifying a person's character or identity.
- Eyeglasses Chain Used by Richie Jean Jackson, Selma, Alabama -
- Collections - Artifact
Eyeglasses Chain Used by Richie Jean Jackson, Selma, Alabama
- Chain -
- Collections - Artifact
Chain
- Watch Chain with Key, 1850-1915 -
- 1850-1915
- Collections - Artifact
Watch Chain with Key, 1850-1915
- Yale Padlock with Chain, circa 1930 - Yale & Towne Manufacturing Company began in 1868 in Stamford, Connecticut, founded by Linus Yale, the inventor of the tumbler lock, and Henry Towne. Yale locks became the industry standard, noted for their high quality and durability.
- circa 1930
- Collections - Artifact
Yale Padlock with Chain, circa 1930
Yale & Towne Manufacturing Company began in 1868 in Stamford, Connecticut, founded by Linus Yale, the inventor of the tumbler lock, and Henry Towne. Yale locks became the industry standard, noted for their high quality and durability.
- Watch Chain, circa 1860 -
- circa 1860
- Collections - Artifact
Watch Chain, circa 1860
- Walking Stick, 1861-1863, Allegedly Owned by Abraham Lincoln - Henry Ford collected many Lincoln-related artifacts, including this richly carved walking stick, containing images related to Emancipation. Its short length and notched peg at the end suggest that it is a handle once attached to a longer shaft. Our files hold affidavits by previous owners testifying that the stick was owned by the assassinated president. Whatever its origins, this is a remarkable example of Folk Art.
- 1861-1863
- Collections - Artifact
Walking Stick, 1861-1863, Allegedly Owned by Abraham Lincoln
Henry Ford collected many Lincoln-related artifacts, including this richly carved walking stick, containing images related to Emancipation. Its short length and notched peg at the end suggest that it is a handle once attached to a longer shaft. Our files hold affidavits by previous owners testifying that the stick was owned by the assassinated president. Whatever its origins, this is a remarkable example of Folk Art.