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
Creators
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
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