Clock, Wall

Name/Title

Clock, Wall

Entry/Object ID

1979.14.1

Description

This is a wooden wall hung clock used by Union Pacific. It was set to Naval Observatory Time. The clock measures 19" (h) x 19" (w) x 4.5" (d). Type comes from relay office - collects and relays messages. Battery office Circa 1940. It was in Union Station Depot- used primarily by trainmen to set their watches by, probably RM 230. Was tied into Western Union circuits set twice a day to Naval Observatory time as were all clocks on system.

Collection

Permanent Collection

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Clock, Wall

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Clock

Nomenclature Class

Timekeeping T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Parts

Count

1

Provenance

Notes

Battery office Circa 1940. It was in Union Station Depot. Do not use donor name in displays.