Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
Mahogany
Tulip poplar
Iron
Brass
Paint
Textile
Museum Object Number
2004.0051 A-J
Credit Line/Donor
Museum Purchase with funds provided by the Henry Francis du Pont Collectors Circle, the Centenary Fund, Mrs. C. Lalor Burdick, Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Chilton, Jr., Mrs. Robert N. Downs III, Mr. William K. du Pont, Mr. and Mrs. Frederick C. Fiechter III, Mr. and Mrs. John A. Herdeg, The Hohmann Foundation, Family of Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Jeffords, Jr., Kaufman Americana Foundation, Mrs. George M. Kaufman, Mr. and Mrs. Barron U. Kidd, Charles Pollak, Peter A. Pollak, Suzanne W. Pollak, Mr. and Mrs. P. Coleman Townsend, Jr., anonymous donors (2), and numerous friends
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Object Number
2004.0051 A-J
Object Name
Clock (Tall clock)
Category
Clocks, Watches, and Scientific Instruments
Creator (Role)
Peter Stretch (Clockmaker); John Head (Possible maker)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1730-1745
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Signature
Location: Dial, on oval plate
Inscription: "Peter Stretch" engraved in script
Type: Inscription
Location: Case backboard
Inscription: "6157" is written in black crayon
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
Armorial device
Materials
Mahogany
Tulip poplar
Iron
Brass
Paint
Textile
Dimensions (inches)
96 (H) x 18.5 (W) x 9 (D)
Dimensions (centimeters)
243.84 (H) x 46.99 (W) x 22.86 (D)
Measurement Notes
OW at cornice, OD at cornice. Clockworks front plate: 11 7/8 inches wide at bottom and shoulder, 16 3/8 inches high overall.