clock, shelf

Name/Title

clock, shelf

Entry/Object ID

1939.004.001

Description

Clock, shelf. Rectangular wood case, rectangular glass door (upper section clear, lower section painted with an Eastern-style palace (according to accession card, building is P.T. Barnum's home "Iranistan") and a bridge with a doorway), clock face is painted orange and yellow with Roman numerals (four is written as IIII rather than IV). 29"h x 16"w x 4".

Acquisition

Accession

1939.004

Source or Donor

Cookson, Burrier L.

Acquisition Method

Gift

General Notes

Note

Original deed of gift reads "Mantel Clock made by Wm. Gilbert & Co. Winstead, Conn." Handwritten index card "Clock - Walnut mantle (o.q.) Shellman House Great Room Donor: Mr + Mrs Burrier Cookson Repaired Mrs E. M. Richardson." Hangtag reads "Repair on Feb 7, 1963. CHARGES $14.38. (Back stamped) ___E'S WATCH AND JEWELRY REPAIR TUC ROAD AND RAILROAD AVENUE WESTMINSTER, MARYLAND."