Banjo clock, dial label - Walter H. Durfee, Providence, Rhode Island, 7995-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1910-1939

GUSN

GUSN-387190

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Wallace Nutting photographic collection, 1910s-1930s
Glass Plate Negatives and Transparencies
Decorative Objects
Clocks
Banjo clock, dial label - Walter H. Durfee, Providence, Rhode Island, 7995-B
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Wallace Nutting photographic collection, 1910s-1930s
- Glass Plate Negatives and Transparencies
  - Decorative Objects
    - Clocks

Description

The image shows a banjo clock with a round face displaying Roman numerals. The clock is topped with a decorative eagle finial. The central panel and lower tablet feature painted designs, including an eagle and shield motif. The dial label indicates it was made by Walter H. Durfee in Providence, Rhode Island.

Details

Descriptive Terms

banjo clocks
wall clocks
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013702
B-Series negative 7995-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC039

Collection Name

Wallace Nutting photographic collection, 1910s-1930s

Date of Acquisition

1969

Reference Code

PC039.001.003.001.7995-B

Places

Providence (Providence county, Rhode Island)

Record Details

Originator

Nutting, Wallace, 1861-1941 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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