Model 4706 Electric Clock, 1933-1934
THF802510 / Model 4706 Electric Clock, 1933-1934
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Artifact Overview
Designer Gilbert Rohde persuaded his new client, the Herman Miller Furniture Company, to participate in the 1933-34 Chicago Century of Progress World's Fair. Rohde designed a suite of furniture and accessories which were exhibited in the "Design for Living" House at the Fair and then manufactured by the company. This clock, the Model 4706 Electric, was shown in the house's primary bedroom.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Electric clock
Date Made
1933-1934
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed between 1933-1934 by Gilbert Rohde. Produced by Herman Miller Clock Company of Zeeland, Michigan.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2024.104.12
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of The Liliane and David M. Stewart Collection, donated to the Stewart Collection by the George R. Kravis II Collection.
Material
Chrome steel
Enamel (Fused coating)
Metal
Glass (Material)
Felt (Textile)
Color
Silver (Color)
Black (Color)
White (Color)
Red (Color)
Green
Dimensions
Height: 6.25 in
Width: 6 in
Length: 2.75 in
Inscriptions
on face:
HERMAN MILLER / HERMAN MILLER CLOCK CO. ZEELAND, MICH. U.S.A.
on back:
START / SET TIME / TURN-LET GO / 3269 / OFF ON / ALARM / SET / CURRENT INTERRUPTIONS WILL / STOP CLOCK - RESTART & RESET / MANUFACTURED UNDER PATS. / NO. 1,719,805 - 1,797,812 / RE. 17,779 OTHERS PEND. / MADE IN U.S.A. / 115V-60 CYCLE-2W
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