Artist:Gilbert RohdeHoward Miller Clock Co.
Medium: Painted and chrome-plated metal, glass
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Dates:ca. 1933
Dimensions: 6 3/8 x 6 x 2 3/4 in. (16.2 x 15.2 x 7 cm)
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Museum Location: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
Accession Number: 1999.141.4
Image: CUR.1999.141.4.jpg,
Catalogue Description: Round electric alarm clock with a frame and rectangular base of chrome-plated metal; face painted light gold with black numerals and three hands behind a glass cover. Frame encircling clock face is about 1/2" high and 1/2" deep; it is set into a low rectangular base with a rounded front edge and three parallel, square-grooved channels running from edge of clock frame down around front of base. Bottom of base lined with rust-colored felt. Clock face set back in frame behind glass; numerals are stylized and bulbous. Three hands, from back to front: hour hand is a large black circle with protruding triangle "pointer"; minute hand is long, narrow black rectangle with short tail extending past center point; second hand is very thin red strip terminating in a tear-drop shaped tail. Back of clock is a conforming metal plate attached with screws. A raised cylinder houses the clock works; on its flat back are four dials and knobs for setting the clock, inscribed instructions, and (protruding from bottom) the electric cord. CONDITION: Fair; small pits and scratches all over chromed casing and base; back has deeper scratches and losses of paint.