Tall Clock, Used by the Wharton Family, 1780-1794

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Tall case clock

Date Made

1780-1794

Creator Notes

Clock movement made by Griffith Owen and cabinet made by Thomas Affleck, both of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

37.232.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant Material)
Walnut (Wood)
Brass (Alloy)
Steel (Alloy)

Color

Brown
Ivory (Color)
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 100 in
Width: 22 in
Length: 12 in

Inscriptions

Below winding arbors: GRIFFITH OWEN / PHILADELPHIA