William L. Gilbert Clock Co. Shelf Clock, 1879-1900
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Shelf clock
Date Made
1879-1900
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
88.0.1008.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant Material)
Brass (Alloy)
Steel (Alloy)
Color
White (Color)
Black (Color)
Brown
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 25 in
Width: 15 in
Length: 4.375 in
Inscriptions
Front plate [stamped]: PAT. JUNE 3 1879 / WM. L. GILBERT CLOCK CO. / WINSTED, CONN. U.S.A.
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