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Tall Clock

William Claggett

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tall Clock by William Claggett. The clock is made of wood with a shiny finish. The clock has a tall, rectangular body with a flat base and a slightly wider top. A rectangular door is on the lower part of the clock's body. The clock face is in an arched recess at the top with a smaller circular dial above it. The clock face has Roman numerals and gold hands. The clock has a carved wooden pediment at the very top. The clock stands on a flat surface against a plain wall. The clock has gold hardware. The clock has a long pendulum visible on the right side.

Artwork details

Date:
1740–50
Medium:
Mahogany, red maple, tulip poplar
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
428 × 624 px
Museum record:
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