Newspaper advertisement: "C. C. Moore, Practical Watch And Clock Maker, At Hessley's old stand, Market street, Galveston. Is prepared to execute the finest work in the watch and jewelry line with despatch and in the best manner. C. C. M. has had twenty years experience in the business and has also employed an accomplished workman from Philadelphia. His store being fire-proof, persons need have no hesitation in leaving valuable chronometers, watches or jewelry to be repaired. Lever staves, Lepin cylenders, new wheels and jewels put in at New York prices. Jewelry made to order, and canes mounted in any required style. fe7"
Source
Howard, Robert H. The Semi-Weekly Journal. (Galveston, Tex.), Vol. 1, No. 13, Ed. 1 Friday, March 22, 1850, newspaper, March 22, 1850; Galveston, Texas. (texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth179884/: accessed August 24, 2016), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, texashistory.unt.edu; crediting The Dolph Briscoe Center for American History.
Original Publisher
Gibson & Cherry.
Date Original
March 22, 1850
Date Digital
2016
Language
eng
Type
text
Artisan or Artist
Moore, C. C.
Name Variations
C. C. M.
Subject LC
Clock and watch makers ; Jewelers
Subject MESDA
Clockmaker or Watchmaker ; Silversmith (or Jeweler)
Occupation
Clockmakers or Watchmakers ; Silversmiths or Jewelers
Coverage Place
Galveston (Galveston County, Tex.)
Coverage Date
1850
Resource Set
The Semi-Weekly Journal (Galveston, Tex.)
Rights
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