Watch, Pocket - Governor Jeff Davis

 
Skip to main content
Collections Menu
Gov. Davis pocket watch
Watch, Pocket - Governor Jeff Davis
Gov. Davis pocket watch
Gov. Davis pocket watch

Watch, Pocket - Governor Jeff Davis

Object number1987.052.69ab
Dateca 1890-1900
MediumGold, Metal, Glass
Dimensions2 1/4 x 2 1/4 in. (5.7 x 5.7 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
  • Watch, pocket
DescriptionA gold pocket watch engraved with Jeff Davis's initials. The pocket watch has a white face with black roman numerals and a decorative leaf design surrounding the Jeff Davis's initials. The opposite side features a photograph of his wife, Ina Davis.

Jefferson "Jeff" Davis was born in Rocky Comfort, Arkansas on May 6, 1862. Davis served as the twentieth Governor of Arkansas from 1901 to 1907. Although his administration was said to have "produced more politics than government," Davis succeeded in building a new state house and reforming the penal system. Davis passed away on January 3, 1913 in Little Rock, Arkansas.
Status
On view