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Nathan George Horwitt (American, 1898–1990). <em>"Museum" Watch</em>, ca. 1955. White gold with black enamel, 1 3/8 x 8 1/4 in. (3.5 x 21 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Nathan George Horwitt, 85.208. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.208_bw.jpg)
Nathan George Horwitt (American, 1898–1990). "Museum" Watch, ca. 1955. White gold with black enamel, 1 3/8 x 8 1/4 in. (3.5 x 21 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Nathan George Horwitt, 85.208. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.208_bw.jpg)
Nathan George Horwitt (American, 1898–1990). <em>"Museum" Watch</em>, ca. 1955. White gold with black enamel, 1 3/8 x 8 1/4 in. (3.5 x 21 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Nathan George Horwitt, 85.208. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.208_bw.jpg)

Nathan George Horwitt (American, 1898–1990). "Museum" Watch, ca. 1955. White gold with black enamel, 1 3/8 x 8 1/4 in. (3.5 x 21 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Nathan George Horwitt, 85.208. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.208_bw.jpg)

Nathan George Horwitt (American, 1898–1990). <em>"Museum" Watch</em>, ca. 1955. White gold with black enamel, 1 3/8 x 8 1/4 in. (3.5 x 21 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Nathan George Horwitt, 85.208. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.208_threequarter_back_reference_PS2.jpg)

Nathan George Horwitt (American, 1898–1990). "Museum" Watch, ca. 1955. White gold with black enamel, 1 3/8 x 8 1/4 in. (3.5 x 21 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Nathan George Horwitt, 85.208. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.208_threequarter_back_reference_PS2.jpg)

Nathan George Horwitt (American, 1898–1990). <em>"Museum" Watch</em>, ca. 1955. White gold with black enamel, 1 3/8 x 8 1/4 in. (3.5 x 21 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Nathan George Horwitt, 85.208. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.208_threequarter_front_reference_PS2.jpg)

Nathan George Horwitt (American, 1898–1990). "Museum" Watch, ca. 1955. White gold with black enamel, 1 3/8 x 8 1/4 in. (3.5 x 21 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Nathan George Horwitt, 85.208. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.208_threequarter_front_reference_PS2.jpg)

Nathan George Horwitt (American, 1898–1990). <em>"Museum" Watch</em>, ca. 1955. White gold with black enamel, 1 3/8 x 8 1/4 in. (3.5 x 21 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Nathan George Horwitt, 85.208. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.208_transp5450.jpg)

Nathan George Horwitt (American, 1898–1990). "Museum" Watch, ca. 1955. White gold with black enamel, 1 3/8 x 8 1/4 in. (3.5 x 21 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Nathan George Horwitt, 85.208. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.208_transp5450.jpg)

Nathan George Horwitt (American, 1898–1990). <em>"Museum" Watch</em>, ca. 1955. White gold with black enamel, 1 3/8 x 8 1/4 in. (3.5 x 21 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Nathan George Horwitt, 85.208. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.208_front_PS2.jpg)

Nathan George Horwitt (American, 1898–1990). "Museum" Watch, ca. 1955. White gold with black enamel, 1 3/8 x 8 1/4 in. (3.5 x 21 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Nathan George Horwitt, 85.208. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.208_front_PS2.jpg)

Nathan George Horwitt (American, 1898–1990). <em>"Museum" Watch</em>, ca. 1955. White gold with black enamel, 1 3/8 x 8 1/4 in. (3.5 x 21 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Nathan George Horwitt, 85.208. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.208_back_PS2.jpg)

Nathan George Horwitt (American, 1898–1990). "Museum" Watch, ca. 1955. White gold with black enamel, 1 3/8 x 8 1/4 in. (3.5 x 21 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Nathan George Horwitt, 85.208. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.208_back_PS2.jpg)

Nathan George Horwitt (American, 1898–1990). <em>"Museum" Watch</em>, ca. 1955. White gold with black enamel, 1 3/8 x 8 1/4 in. (3.5 x 21 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Nathan George Horwitt, 85.208. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.208_side_reference_PS2.jpg)

Nathan George Horwitt (American, 1898–1990). "Museum" Watch, ca. 1955. White gold with black enamel, 1 3/8 x 8 1/4 in. (3.5 x 21 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Nathan George Horwitt, 85.208. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.208_side_reference_PS2.jpg)

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"Museum" Watch

Decorative Arts and Design

DESIGNER Nathan George Horwitt, American, 1898–1990
MAKER Vacheron G. Constantin-LeCoultre Watches, Inc.
MEDIUM White gold with black enamel
  • Place Manufactured: Lenox, Massachusetts, United States
    • DATES ca. 1955
    DIMENSIONS 1 3/8 x 8 1/4 in. (3.5 x 21 cm)  (show scale)
    MARKINGS Inscribed on back of case: NO.2/ Designed by / NATHAN GEORGE HORWITT / DES. PAT: 183,488. Around perimeter of case: 14 K D&A Vacheron G. Constantin-LeCoultre Watches, Inc. Gold printing on back of strap: Corfam 3 / 4S / Speidel U.S.A.
    SIGNATURE no signature
    INSCRIPTIONS no inscriptions
    COLLECTIONS Decorative Arts and Design
    ACCESSION NUMBER 85.208
    CREDIT LINE Gift of Nathan George Horwitt
    PROVENANCE December 18, 1985, gift of the artist to the Brooklyn Museum.
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    CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION "Museum" watch (one of three original prototypes). White gold case with black enameled dial, gold dot for 12 o'clock, no other numbers on dial, two white gold hands; black suede tapered wrist strap with gold printing on back. CONDITION: Excellent.
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    Nathan George Horwitt (American, 1898–1990). <em>"Museum" Watch</em>, ca. 1955. White gold with black enamel, 1 3/8 x 8 1/4 in. (3.5 x 21 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Nathan George Horwitt, 85.208. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 85.208_bw.jpg)

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