Banjo clock, dial label - Walter H. Durfee, Providence, Rhode Island, 7988-B

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1910-1939

GUSN

GUSN-387183

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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, 7988-B
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Wallace Nutting photographic collection, 1910s-1930s
- Glass Plate Negatives and Transparencies
  - Decorative Objects
    - Clocks

Description

The image depicts a Walter Durfee banjo clock with a dial label. The clock features a round face with Roman numerals and an eagle figurine atop. The waist of the clock displays intricate designs, while the box section below features a painted scene of ships on water.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013695
B-Series negative 7988-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC039

Collection Name

Wallace Nutting photographic collection, 1910s-1930s

Date of Acquisition

1969

Reference Code

PC039.001.003.001.7988-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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