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Wall Clock

Aaron Willard American
1772–82
Not on view
This is one of nearly two dozen known examples of what is the earliest form of the New England wall clock; of these five are signed by Aaron Willard, the rest by his older brother Simon. This dial is the only one with a date aperture. The design of these clocks provided the basis for later Massachusetts shelf clocks.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Wall Clock
  • Maker: Aaron Willard (1757–1844)
  • Date: 1772–82
  • Geography: Made in Grafton, Massachusetts, United States
  • Culture: American
  • Medium: Mahogany
  • Dimensions: 23 1/2 x 8 7/8 x 3 in. (59.7 x 22.5 x 7.6 cm)
  • Credit Line: The Sylmaris Collection, Gift of George Coe Graves, 1930
  • Object Number: 30.120.52
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing

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