"The Great Historical Clock of America": an object biography.

The article focuses on "The Great Historical Clock of America," an immense clock from 1890 exhibited in the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History. Topics include the clock's dimensions, intricate decorations depicting scenes from U.S. history, and its significance as an uncommon object w...

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Publicado en:Nineteenth-Century Contexts Vol. 46; no. 1; pp. 171 - 190
Autor principal: Stephens, Carlene E.
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: Taylor & Francis Ltd Feb2024
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