Collection Highlights
Pierre Toussaint (ca. 1766-1853)
ca. 1825
1920.4
Watercolor on ivory
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Clock with case
Object name
Clock with case
Date
ca. 1900
Medium
Wood, brass, glass, leather, velvet
Dimensions
Case: 6 1/2 x 5 1/4 x 4 3/8 in. ( 16.5 x 13.3 x 11.1 cm )
Overall (clock): 5 1/2 x 4 3/8 x 2 3/4 in. (14 x 11.1 x 7 c
Description
Clock with rectangular wooden frame and circular face with black painted Roman numerals, days of the week in French, and days of the month; four hands, one with crescent moon end for months; brass bail handle on top; gray leather-bound case with purple velvet lining, hinged and latched lid at top, and vertical sliding opening in front to reveal face.
Object Number
INV.761ab
Marks
in relief: on plaque beneath face: "D
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
