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Shelf Clock

ManufacturerManufactured by E. Ingraham & Co. American, 1861 - 1884
Dateabout 1870s
MediumCarved walnut case, brass movement, and paper dial
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width at base x depth at base): 20 1/4 x 14 5/16 x 4 7/8in. (51.4 x 36.4 x 12.4cm)
ClassificationsClocks
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
Object number2005.175.2
MarkingsA green paper label is affixed to the bottom of the inside of the clock. The label is so worn and dirty that only fragments are legible. This includes the word, "LIBERTY" followed on the next line by "MANUFACTURED". The last two lines of the sticker are directions for operating the clock.
Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
    Shelf Clock
    E. Ingraham & Co.
    about 1900
    Gift of Mrs. Florence Van Fleet Lyman, 1939.2.1, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Unde…
    Simeon Jocelin
    about 1820
    Gift of Mabel Johnson, 1953.2.0, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermined
    John Avery Jr.
    about 1780, case reworked in the late 19th century
    Gift of Frederick K. and Margaret R. Barbour, 1960.7.3  © 2011 The Connecticut Historical Socie…
    Unknown
    1735-1930
    Gift of Philip H. Hammerslough, 1961.72.0, Connecticut Historical Society, Copyright Undetermin…
    Thomas Hilldrup
    1775-1785
    Bequest of Charles S. Bissell, 1970.1.0  © 2013 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    Daniel Burnap
    1785-1800
    , 2003.131.0  Photograph by Gavin Ashworth.  © 2014 The Connecticut Historical Society.
    John Avery Jr.
    about 1770
    Gift of Kenneth D. Roberts, 1980.55.0  Photograph by David Stansbury  © 2008 The Connecticut Hi…
    Eli Terry
    1800