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Tall Case clock

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Collection Type

  • Clocks and timekeeping

Date

1795-1810

GUSN

GUSN-16320

Description

Ogee bracket feet; quarter columns on case with brass fittings; molded arched bonnet with columns; eagle finial.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tall case clocks
timepieces
inlay (process)
mahogany (wood)
pine (wood)
veneering
Federal
pine (wood)
Mahogany
Pine
Veneered
Inlaid
Federal
CLOCK, TALL CASE

Inscription

In pencil on case back: ""2"" Inscribed on works: ""Aaron Willard/ Boston""

Additional Identification Number

NN

Maker

Willard, Aaron (Maker)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA, SUFFOLK

Dimensions

87 1/4 x 20 x 9 3/4 (HxWxD) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

2008.60.26

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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