Collection Highlights
Grenadier cap
1740-1770
1890.3
Wool, linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Banjo clock
Object name
Banjo clock
Date
1821-1832
Medium
Mahogany, brass, glass, paint, gilding
Dimensions
Overall: 40 x 10 x 3 3/4 in. ( 101.6 x 25.4 x 9.5 cm )
Description
Banjo wall clock with mahogany case, verre eglomis
Credit Line
Gift of John V. Irwin
Object Number
1961.2
Marks
printed: on face: "Warranted by Curtis & Dunning"
Gallery Label
See "Antiques," Feb. 1966, p. 215ff. According to the accession records, this clock belonged to the donor's great grandfather, William Vosburgh of Albany, New York.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
