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Clock (Tall clock)
John George Hoff Sr., John George Hoff Jr., John Hoff
1800-1816
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator/Artist/Maker
John George Hoff Sr. (Probable maker)
Place of Origin
Lancaster; Pennsylvania; Lancaster; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Mahogany
- Mahogany veneer
- Zebrawood
- Satinwood
- Pine, hard
- Pine, white
- Brass
Museum Object Number
1957.1026
Credit Line/Donor
Bequest of Henry Francis du Pont
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Object Number
1957.1026
Object Name
Clock (Tall clock)
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator (Role)
John George Hoff Sr. (Probable maker); John George Hoff Jr. (Probable maker); John Hoff (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Lancaster; Pennsylvania; Lancaster; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Origin Notes
Origin of the clock works is Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Origin of the clock case is Pennsylvania, probably alsoLancaster or Philadelphia.
Date
1800-1816
Subject(s)
- American eagle
Materials
- Mahogany
- Mahogany veneer
- Zebrawood
- Satinwood
- Pine, hard
- Pine, white
- Brass
Dimensions (inches)
107 (H) x 20.75 (W) x 15.5 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
271.78 (H) x 52.705 (W) x 39.37 (D)
Measurement Notes
OH with finials; OW and OD at bottom of hood. W (trunk) 13.375 in. (33.9 cm); W (base) 18.375 in. (46.5 cm); W (feet) 19.125 in. (48.5 cm); D (trunk) 9.375 in. (23.7 cm); D (base) 12.5 in. (31.7 cm); D (feet) 13.125 in. (33.2 cm).