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February 2002 Volume 44/1 Number 336
Table of Contents
This issue's online featured article is : Early American Wristwatches 1900-1930 Part I, by Bruce Shawkey ARTICLESThe Wristwatch—Timepiece of the 20th Century
The 22nd Annual NAWCC Seminar, by Kathleen H. Pritchard | 4 | | A Glimpse Back in Time—Ernest W. Drescher's 1946 Journey to Switzerland , by Ronald Hill | 6 | | A Hunt for the Preserved Clapp Dial, by H.E. Tinley | 8 | | Simon Willard (1757-1848) and the Banjo Clock, by Richard W. Husher | 12 | | John Cairns (1751-1809) and other Early American Watchmakers, by David Cooper | 26 | | Hermetic Watches—A Photographic Update Part I, By Bernard U. Bowman Jr. | 39 | | Early American Wristwatches 1900-1930 Part I, by Bruce Shawkey | 51 | | The Myth of Mass Production, by Tom Spittler | 86 |
FEATURES| Book Reviews | 10 | | The NAWCC School of Horology | 11 | | The National Watch and Clock Museum® | 49 | | Practical Repair and Restoration | 56 | | The Answer Box | 61 | | The Railroaders' Corner | 65 | | Obituaries | 73 | | Research Activities and News | 74 | | NEW School of Horology Scholarships Available | 92 | | Vox Temporis | 93 | | Chapter Highlights | 99 | | NAWCC Staff and Committees | 128 | | Dates to Remember | Cover 3 |
 About the Cover
The front cover shows a greatly enlarged image of a watch created by John Cairns (b. 1751- d.1809) of Providence, RI. This watch and other examples by early American makers are discussed in David Cooper's article in this issue (pg. 26). Mr. Cooper presents interesting evidence and creates a convincing argument that this watch may be the earliest known example of an American maker's watch. His story then reaches across the Atlantic to include the involvement of English contract watchmakers and how they participated in and influenced the American watchmaking industry. Thanks to Mr. Cooper's beautiful images, we are excited to be able to present examples of some early American watches in color in the Bulletin for the first time. Photo courtesy David Cooper |
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