Presentation Watch for Nursing Inspector General Russell B. Harrison to Health

Description:

Presentation Watch for Nursing Inspector General Russell B. Harrison to Health, c. 1899, steel-cased watch, engraved on the cuvette "Presented to/Mrs. Sarah J. Ennis/by/Captain W. Atwood French/To commemorate her success in/bringing Major Russell B. Harrison/Inspector General and others/safely through most severe/cases of yellow fever/A Faithful Experienced Nurse/Cristo, Cuba/9-13-99."

Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio.

Note: Inspector General of the Army, Major Russell B. Harrison was the son of President Benjamin Harrison.
Estimate $200-300

In overall good condition with a small damaged area on the upper right of the dial.


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