William L. Gilbert Clock Co. Shelf Clock, 1879-1900

THF117960 / William L. Gilbert Clock Co. Shelf Clock, 1879-1900
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Shelf clock

Date Made

1879-1900

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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