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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
Museum record:
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