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Travel Alarm Clock
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Travel Alarm Clock

Date1963
MediumBrass, imitation leather, glass, plastic
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width x diameter): 6 x 2 3/4 x 7 1/4in. (15.2 x 7 x 18.4cm)
Credit LineGift of the children of Richard and Georgette Koopman
DescriptionA square red leather case that opens to display an alarm clock. The marks of the clock are gold-tone, and dots by the numbers and marks on the hands indicate that they will glow in the dark. A date can be set at the bottom of the face. A makers name on the clock face reads, "Atkins", and below that, "7 JEWELS".
The exterior of the case is imprinted on one side with, "B. F. A." and on the other side imprinted with, "THE / MOSES FOX CLUB/ 1963"
Object number2007.24.5
MarkingsThe clock manufacturer's name is on the face of the clock, "Atkins".InscribedImprinted on one side of the case, "B. F. A.", and on the side, "THE/ MOSES FOX CLUB/ 1963".NotesSubject Note: The Moses Fox Club was for employees of the Hartford department store G. Fox & Company that had been employeed by the company for 25 years. Each year a dinner was held and the members would receive a gift. (Lee 11/5/2007)
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  • G. Fox & Co.
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