Clock (Shelf clock)

  • Category:

    Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments

  • Creator (Role):

    David Wood (Maker)

  • Place of Origin:

    Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America

  • Date:

    1810-1820

  • Materials:

    Mahogany; Mahogany veneer; Maple veneer; Satinwood veneer; Pine, white; Tinned sheet iron; Paint; Iron; Brass; Glass

  • Museum Object Number:

    1957.0801 A - I


  • Complete Details



Object Number

1957.0801 A - I

Object Name

Clock (Shelf clock)

Category

Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments

Credit Line/Donor

Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont

Creator (Role)

David Wood (Maker)
1766-1855
RELATIONS: DANIEL BALCH, SR. (MASTER)

Place of Origin

Newburyport, Essex, Massachusetts, New England, United States, North America

Date

1810-1820

Materials

Mahogany; Mahogany veneer; Maple veneer; Satinwood veneer; Pine, white; Tinned sheet iron; Paint; Iron; Brass; Glass

Dimensions (inches)

36.25 (H) , 12 (W) , 5.75 (D)

Dimensions (centimeters)

92.075 (H) , 30.48 (W) , 14.605 (D)

Measurement Notes

OW and OD at feet.

Object Description

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Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes

[Book] Montgomery, Charles F., et al. 1966 American Furniture: The Federal Period, in the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum.
Published:: No. 170.
[Thesis] LaFond, Edward Francis. 06//1965 "The Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum Collection of American Clocks". M.A. University of Delaware Winterthur Program in Early American Culture
Published: pp. 241-43, pl. XLVI.