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Manufacturer:
Warren Telechron, 1912–1992  Search this
Designer:
Paul T. Frankl, American, b. Austria, 1886–1958  Search this
Medium:
Chromium-plated metal, enamel, Bakelite, silver
Dimensions:
H x W x D: 19.7 × 14.6 × 9.5 cm (7 3/4 × 5 3/4 × 3 3/4 in.)
Type:
timepieces & measuring devices
Decorative Arts
clock
Object Name:
clock
Manufactured in:
Ashland, Massachusetts, United States
Date:
ca. 1928
Description:
Rectangular clock with geometric surface pattern on face in alternating light and dark brasslike metalic tones punctuated by black lozenges; circular dial in center with stylized arabic numerals within red border; two-toned, tapered metal hands; black Bakelite base and back with central opening for setting dials.
Credit Line:
Gift of George R. Kravis II
Accession Number:
2015-41-1
Restrictions & Rights:
Usage conditions apply
See more items in:
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
Product Design and Decorative Arts Department
Data Source:
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/kq48cbb04fd-cd4f-409e-8220-4ea780ba6298
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:chndm_2015-41-1