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William Walton (1706-1768)
ca. 1750
1902.3
Oil on canvas
Artist/Maker: John Wollaston

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Clock

Clock
Clock
Object name 
Clock
Description 
Crushed and broken desk clock. Hands stopped at 9:04.
Credit Line 
Gift of Federal Bureau of Investigation, Birmingham, Alabama
Object Number 
2002.58.1
Gallery Label 
A Birmingham, Alabama-based FBI Special Agent was inspired to donate this clock, which was recovered from the Fresh Kills Landfill, after seeing the television documentary "Relics From the Rubble" on The History Channel. This program discussed the New York Historical Society's collecting efforts in regard to the 9/11/01 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.