Forestville Manufacturing Co. Shelf Clock, Made by J.C. Brown, 1847-1853

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Shelf clock

Date Made

1847-1853

Location

at Legacy Locations in MS

Object ID

93.172.2

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Papier mâché
Mother of pearl
Metal
Brass (Alloy)
Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Japanning

Color

Blue
Gold (Color)
Black (Color)
Ivory (Color)
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 15.25 in
Width: 11.375 in
Length: 4.5 in

Inscriptions

Mvt. Front Plate: FORESTVILLE M.F.G. / BRISTOL. CT Paper Label: FORESTVILLE MANUFACTURING CO. / J.C. BROWN, BRISTOL, CONN. Lower door glass: J.C. BROWN, MANUFACTURER.