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Banjo Clock

Aaron Willard Jr.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Banjo clock with eagle on top, round clock face with Roman numerals, long neck with carved decoration, rectangular case with picture. The clock face is white with black numerals and hands. The eagle is made of metal and has outstretched wings. The neck of the clock has a carved figure. The rectangular case has a white border and contains a black and white picture. The clock is hanging on a wall. The clock is made by Aaron Willard Jr.

Artwork details

Date:
1815–25
Medium:
Mahogany, gilt gesso, eglomise tablets, white pine, tulip poplar
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
503 × 624 px
Museum record:
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