Shelf clock c. 1830, mahogany case and "Massachusetts pattern", made by John Sawin, Boston, Massachusetts, 9100-B

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Collection Type

  • Photography

Date

1910-1939

GUSN

GUSN-387195

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Description

The image shows a shelf clock made around 1830, featuring a mahogany case in the "Massachusetts pattern." The clock has a round dial with Roman numerals. Below the dial is a decorative panel depicting a seated individual with a dog, set in a detailed outdoor scene. This clock was made by John Sawin in Boston, Massachusetts.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shelf clocks
mahogany (wood)
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP013707
B-Series negative 9100-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC039

Collection Name

Wallace Nutting photographic collection, 1910s-1930s

Date of Acquisition

1969

Reference Code

PC039.001.003.001.9100-B

Places

Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)

Record Details

Originator

Nutting, Wallace, 1861-1941 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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