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Tall Clock

Thomas Seymour

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Tall Clock by Thomas Seymour is a grandfather clock with a mahogany case. The clock features a white face with black Roman numerals and hands. A painting of a landscape is visible behind the clock face. The clock has a long, narrow panel on the front and decorative gold trim. The top of the clock has an arched design with gold finials on either side. The clock stands on a rectangular base with curved feet.

Artwork Details

Date
1805–10
Medium
Mahogany, mahogany veneer, maple with white pine
Culture
American
Dimensions
380 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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