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Clock (Tall clock)
Daniel Burnap
1786-1790
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator/Artist/Maker
Daniel Burnap (Maker)
Place of Origin
East Windsor; Connecticut; Hartford; Connecticut River Valley; United States; North America
Materials
- Cherry
- Pine, white
- Brass
- Silver
Museum Object Number
1964.0585
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1964.0585
Object Name
Clock (Tall clock)
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator (Role)
Daniel Burnap (Maker)
Place of Origin
East Windsor; Connecticut; Hartford; Connecticut River Valley; United States; North America
Date
1786-1790
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Signature
Location: Dial, lunette
Inscription: "Daniel Burnap/ East Windsor" engraved in script
Type: Inscription
Location: Pendulum, reverse
Inscription: "Daniel Burnap" scratched in lead
Type: Inscription
Location: Pendulum, front
Inscription: "Elihu Colton" engraved on brass surface
Mark/Signature: Yes
Materials
- Cherry
- Pine, white
- Brass
- Silver
Dimensions (inches)
89.75 (H) x 19 (W) x 11 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
227.965 (H) x 48.26 (W) x 27.94 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW and OD are at knees. W (cornice) 17.875 in. (45.4 cm); W (case) 13 in. (32.9 cm); W (base) 17 in. (43.0 cm); D (cornice) 10.375 in. (26.2 cm); D (case) 7.75 in. (19.5 cm).
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Book: Downs, Joseph & du Pont, Henry Francis. 1952 American Furniture: Queen Anne and Chippendale Periods, in the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum.
• Published: fig. 209.Book: Fennimore, Donald L. 1996 Metalwork in Early America: Copper and Its Alloys from the Winterthur Collection.
• Published: p. 302, cat.198Thesis: 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. 133-135, pl. XVII