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Shelf Clock

Seth Thomas

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a shelf clock. The clock has a dark wood case with a flat top featuring a decorative curved piece of wood with a finial in the center and finials on either side. The clock face is square with Roman numerals and a circular pattern around the center. The clock hands are black. Below the clock face is a small rectangular panel with an image of a house and trees. The clock has a small door on the left side. The clock stands on four short legs. The background is plain. Title: Shelf Clock by Seth Thomas.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1820
Medium:
Mahogany, maple, white pine
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
451 × 624 px
Museum record:
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