Gilbert Rohde (American, 1894–1944). Clock, Model 4706, ca. 1933. Painted and chrome-plated metal, glass, 6 3/8 x 6 x 2 3/4 in. (16.2 x 15.2 x 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1999.141.4. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1999.141.4.jpg)
Gilbert Rohde (American, 1894–1944). Clock, Model 4706, ca. 1933. Painted and chrome-plated metal, glass, 6 3/8 x 6 x 2 3/4 in. (16.2 x 15.2 x 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1999.141.4. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1999.141.4_bw.jpg)
Clock, Model 4706
Decorative Arts and Design
On View: Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
DESIGNER
Gilbert Rohde, American, 1894–1944
MANUFACTURER
Howard Miller Clock Co., founded 1926
MEDIUM
Painted and chrome-plated metal, glass
DATES
ca. 1933
DIMENSIONS
6 3/8 x 6 x 2 3/4 in. (16.2 x 15.2 x 7 cm) (show scale)
MARKINGS
Printed in black on clock face: "HERMAN [his logo -- HM in circle] MILLER / HERMAN MILLER CLOCK CO. ZEELAND. MICH. U.S.A."
On back of clock, raised letters on metal backing: "MANUFACTURED UNDER PATS. / NO. 1,719,805-1, 797,912 / RE. 17,779 OTHERS PEND. / MADE IN U.S.A."
On back of clock, on protruding section where cord is attached, raised letters: "115V - 60 CYCLE - 2W"
COLLECTIONS
Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER
1999.141.4
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Paul F. Walter
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Round electric alarm clock with a frame and rectangular base of chrome-plated metal; face painted light gold with black numerals and three hands behind a glass cover. Frame encircling clock face is about 1/2" high and 1/2" deep; it is set into a low rectangular base with a rounded front edge and three parallel, square-grooved channels running from edge of clock frame down around front of base. Bottom of base lined with rust-colored felt. Clock face set back in frame behind glass; numerals are stylized and bulbous. Three hands, from back to front: hour hand is a large black circle with protruding triangle "pointer"; minute hand is long, narrow black rectangle with short tail extending past center point; second hand is very thin red strip terminating in a tear-drop shaped tail. Back of clock is a conforming metal plate attached with screws. A raised cylinder houses the clock works; on its flat back are four dials and knobs for setting the clock, inscribed instructions, and (protruding from bottom) the electric cord.
CONDITION: Fair; small pits and scratches all over chromed casing and base; back has deeper scratches and losses of paint.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
CAPTION
Gilbert Rohde (American, 1894–1944). Clock, Model 4706, ca. 1933. Painted and chrome-plated metal, glass, 6 3/8 x 6 x 2 3/4 in. (16.2 x 15.2 x 7 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1999.141.4. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1999.141.4.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, CUR.1999.141.4.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2010
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