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Call No:
  • 1980.11.1
Title:
  • Tall Case Clock
Author/Creator:
Place of Production/Origin:
Description:
  • Clock with flat bonnet and arch over face with attached columnettes, figures, tree and birds on door and case are japanned with gilt and red paint. Clock has brass face and works.
Date(s):
  • ca. 1736;
Collection Type:
Object Type:
Material(s):
  • pine
  • brass
  • steel
  • Japanning
Medium(s):
  • Metal working Woodworking
Research Notes:
  • William Claggett (1696-1749) made clock works in Newport, RI, 1716- 1749. Robert Davis, Boston, MA.
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