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Tall clock

James Dinsmore

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tall clock with a dark wood finish. The clock has a white face with Roman numerals and black hands. The clock face features a semi-circular arch at the top. There are three decorative balls on top of the clock, one in the center and one on either side. The clock has a long, narrow door below the clock face. The base of the clock features a carved design resembling a lyre or a musical instrument. The clock stands on a white surface against a plain gray wall. The clockmaker's signature or initials "JD" are visible on the lower part of the clock.

Artwork Details

Date
1803–9
Medium
Cherry, mahogany with maple, white pine, yellow poplar
Culture
American
Dimensions
438 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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