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Tall Clock

Peter Stretch

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Tall Clock by Peter Stretch. The clock is dark wood. The clock has a square face with Roman numerals. The clock's body is tall, rectangular and flat in the front. There are two sections on either side of the clock face. The top section contains the clock face. The bottom section contains a small circular hole near the bottom. The base of the clock is wide and square. The clock has a decorative top with three finials. The clock face is bordered by ornate carvings. The hour and minute hands are visible. The clock face has a second hand.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1730
Medium:
Walnut, tulip poplar
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
309 × 624 px
Museum record:
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