Grandfather (Tall Case) clock, unidentified maker and location, 7994-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1910-1939

GUSN

GUSN-387189

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Wallace Nutting photographic collection, 1910s-1930s
Glass Plate Negatives and Transparencies
Decorative Objects
Clocks
Grandfather (Tall Case) clock, unidentified maker and location, 7994-B
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Wallace Nutting photographic collection, 1910s-1930s
- Glass Plate Negatives and Transparencies
  - Decorative Objects
    - Clocks

Description

The image depicts a tall case, or grandfather clock, of unidentified maker and origin. The clock features an ornate face and decorative elements above it. The lower section has a glass-paneled door revealing the pendulum inside. The clock is situated on what appears to be paw-like feet.

Details

Descriptive Terms

tall case clocks
floor clocks
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013701
B-Series negative 7994-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC039

Collection Name

Wallace Nutting photographic collection, 1910s-1930s

Date of Acquisition

1969

Reference Code

PC039.001.003.001.7994-B

Record Details

Originator

Nutting, Wallace, 1861-1941 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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