Travel Alarm Clock, 1955-1962

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Artifact Overview

This windup travel alarm came in handy when you needed to get on the road to your next destination. Or you had to be on time to meet family or friends. Or you just needed to know what time it was while on vacation. The clock also folds nicely to take up less space when packing.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Alarm clock

Date Made

1955-1962

Place of Creation

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America

Object ID

2005.0.40.128

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Leather
Glass (Material)
Brass (Alloy)
Metal

Color

Navy blue
Gold (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 1.25 in
Width: 3.25 in
Length: 3.25 in

Inscriptions

On dial face: PHINNEY-WALKER / ALARM / GERMANY In dark blue in fabric lining: H / HOWMET Stamped into reverse of clock: MADE EXCLUSIVELY FOR PHINNEY-WALKER IN GERMANY / ALARM SET / PULL ON-PUSH OFF / ONE KEY WINDS TONE-ALARM