Name/Title
Centennial Revolving AlmanacEntry/Object ID
SS.63.93Description
Printed in the form of an arch on 2 Corinthian columns, the span divided into 7 segments, each showing days of the month in 7 different arrangements; below this a "Table of Dominical Letters" (and Leap Years) in the center, and the "Explanation" for use in oval frame at bottom; at lower edge of print is the following: "Entered according to Act of Congress in the year 1837 by John Balch in the Clerk's office of the District Court of Massachusetts."
The Almanac through which shows is cut with demi-lune openings beneath the arch, and rectangular opening at top, red coated paper, circle (which protrudes from sides of frame) revolvable to show appropriate Dominical Letter at top, the semi-circular openings showing related months under span of arch. Original frame. The reverse has sheet of paper affixed and printed with 5 Tables of "New Moons", "Weather Forecast", "Sun Rises", "Sun Sets", plus explanation.Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
John BalchAttribution
MakerDate made
1837Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
InscriptionTranscription
See descriptionDimensions
Dimension Description
FrameHeight
11 inWidth
8-13/16 inDepth
3/4 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 11 x 8 13/16 x 3/4 in. (27.9 x 22.4 x 1.9 cm)Dimension Description
SightHeight
9-1/2 inWidth
7-1/4 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 9 1/2 x 7 1/4 in. (24.1 x 18.4 cm)Condition
Notes
Overall Analysis: May 24, 1985 - Northeast Document Conservation Center - see object file.Relationships
Related Entries
Notes
SS.62.302 - Calendar - RelatedGeneral Notes
Note Type
StorageNoteNote
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Sunnyside, Ebenezer Irving's Bedroom