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Clock (Bracket clock)
Benjamin Rittenhouse
1780-1800
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator/Artist/Maker
Benjamin Rittenhouse (Maker)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
Swietenia
Tulip poplar
Glass
Brass
Iron
Museum Object Number
1961.1655 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1961.1655 A, B
Object Name
Clock (Bracket clock)
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator (Role)
Benjamin Rittenhouse (Maker)
Place of Origin
Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1780-1800
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type:
Signature
Location:
Dial, lower portion
Inscription:
"Benj\n Rittenhouse: fecit" engraved
Mark/Signature:
Yes
Materials
Swietenia
Tulip poplar
Glass
Brass
Iron
Dimensions (inches)
18 (H) x 11.06 (W) x 8.31 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
45.72 (H) x 28.1 (W) x 21.11 (D)
Measurement Notes
OH is with handle up.
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