Finding Aid of the Bowman's Jewelers Photograph Collection, PHC.60
Abstract
Photographs depicting pieces of silver crafted by Clarence E. Bowman along with interior
views of his business.
Descriptive Summary
- Title
- Bowman's Jewelers Photograph Collection
- Call Number
- PHC.60
- Creator
-
Bowman, Clarence E.
- Date
- 1942 - 1971
- Extent
- 21.00 items
- Language
-
English
- Repository
-
State Archives of North Carolina
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Preferred Citation
[Identification of item], PhC.60, Bowman's Jewelers Photograph Collection, State Archives
of North Carolina, Raleigh, NC.
Collection Overview
The materials in this collection were housed in a scrapbook assembled by Clarence
E. Bowman, owner and operator of Bowman's Jewelers in Raleigh. Bowman, a master engraver,
was commissioned to direct the design of the official silver service for the executive
mansion in 1942. In addition, he helped design the base of "Tucker's Tumbler," the
trophy of the 504th Parachute Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division in 1948. Bowman
also created fifty goblets that include the names of seven hundred and fifty men of
the original members of the 504th Regiment. The jeweler also produced the Christopher
Crittenden Memorial Award Trophy Bowl in 1970. The photographic prints in the collection
contain images of the aforementioned pieces of silver crafted by Mr. Bowman and interior
views of his business.
Arrangement Note
The prints are arranged chronologically and by subject.
Biographical/Historical note
Clarence E. Bowman was the owner and operator of Bowman's Jewelers in Raleigh. Bowman,
a master engraver, was commissioned to direct the design of the official silver service
for the executive mansion in 1942. In addition, he helped design the base of "Tucker's
Tumbler," the trophy of the 504th Parachute Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division
in 1948. Bowman also created fifty goblets that include the names of seven hundred
and fifty men of the original members of the 504th Regiment. The jeweler also produced
the Christopher Crittenden Memorial Award Trophy Bowl in 1970.
Contents of the Collection
Collection Contents
Newspaper article from the News and Observer about Clarence E. Bowman., February 7, 1971
PhC.60.02
Interior view of Bowman's Jewelers, West Hargett Street, Raleigh.
PhC.60.03
Interior view of Bowman's Jewelers, West Hargett Street, Raleigh.
PhC.60.04
Silver display in storefront window of Bowman's Jewelers, Raleigh.
PhC.60.05
Letter from Alice. W. Broughton (Mrs. J. M. Broughton) to Clarence E. Bowman congratulating
him on his design work for the silver service for the State of North Carolina., November 5, 1942
PhC.60.06
Silver service tray with engraving of the North Carolina State Capitol., 1942
PhC.60.07
Silver serving tray with engraving of Old South Building and the Old Well at the University
of North Carolina., 1942
PhC.60.08
Silver serving tray with engraving of the Governor's Mansion., 1942
PhC.60.09
Silver punch bowl with engraving of the state seal and ladle., 1942
PhC.60.10
Silver punch bowl and ladle with silver tray engraved with State Capitol., 1942
PhC.60.11
Silver coffee pot with engraving of the state seal., 1942
PhC.60.12
Silver pitcher with engraving of "NC" on the side., 1942
PhC.60.13
Five silver bowls and pitchers with state engravings., 1942
PhC.60.14
Silver cups, bowl and tray with engraving of the state seal., 1942
PhC.60.15
Full set of the North Carolina State Silver Service, photographed in the Governor's
Mansion., 1942
PhC.60.16
Press releases and correspondence of Clarence E. Bowman concerning the completion
of the trophy of the 504th Parachute Regiment of the 82nd Airborne Division., 1948
PhC.60.17
Frederick William Stark, International Silver Company designer of the 504th Parachute
Infantry Regiment's trophy, places "Tucker's Tumbler" in place atop the completed
base of the trophy., 1948
PhC.60.18
Unidentified woman poses with the full trophy., 1948
PhC.60.19
Close-up view of the trophy, showing engraving of "The Battle of the Bulge" ., 1948
PhC.60.20
Close-up view of the trophy, showing engraving of the 504th Regiment "Crossing the
Rhine"., 1948
PhC.60.21
News articles and clippings about the trophy of the 504th Regiment of the 82nd Airborne
Division., 1948
PhC.60.22
Fully assembled trophy, showing "Tucker's Tumbler" and goblets in place., 1948
PhC.60.23
View of trophy, backed by the American flag, with front goblets removed to reveal
unit insignia., 1948
PhC.60.24
Another view of trophy with "Tucker's Tumbler" in place and a portion of the goblets
neatly positioned in the rear., 1948
PhC.60.25
Correspondence from Dr. H. G. Jones, secretary treasurer of the North Carolina Literary
and Historical Association, to Clarence E. Bowman, and news clippings concerning The
Christopher Crittenden Memorial Bowl., 1970
PhC.60.26
The Christopher Crittenden Memorial Bowl designed by Clarence E. Bowman, Bowman's
Jewelers, Inc., 1970
PhC.60.27
Subject Headings
Bowman's Jewelers (Raleigh, N.C.)
United States. Army. Parachute Infantry Regiment, 504th.
Silverwork.
Acquisitions Information
The collection of prints was transferred from the North Carolina Museum of History
to the State Archives on May 11, 1995. It was accessioned by the Archives in June,
1995.
Processing Information
Processed by Stephen E. Massengill, May, 1995
Encoded by Dietra Stanley
Encoding updated by Aaron Cusick, January, 2012