Tall Clock
This musical clock has an organ movement. The paper label, which does not indicate a maker for the clock case or works, lists the seven musical selections of the clock and is preserved in the archives.
Artwork Details
- Title: Tall Clock
- Date: ca. 1815
- Geography: Made in Pennsylvania, United States
- Culture: American
- Medium: Walnut, beach, applewood or pearwood
- Dimensions: 92 3/4 x 27 1/8 x 15 7/8 in. (235.6 x 68.9 x 40.3 cm)
- Credit Line: The Lesley and Emma Sheafer Collection, Bequest of Emma A. Sheafer, 1973
- Object Number: 1974.356.42
- Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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