Gilbert Rohde (American, 1894–1944). Clock, ca. 1933. Wood, metal, 5 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 3 in. (13.3 x 12.1 x 7.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1999.141.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1999.141.3.jpg)
Gilbert Rohde (American, 1894–1944). Clock, ca. 1933. Wood, metal, 5 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 3 in. (13.3 x 12.1 x 7.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1999.141.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 1999.141.3_bw.jpg)
Clock
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
Wood, metal
DATES
ca. 1933
DIMENSIONS
5 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 3 in. (13.3 x 12.1 x 7.6 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."
COLLECTIONS
Decorative Arts and Design
ACCESSION NUMBER
1999.141.3
CREDIT LINE
Gift of Paul F. Walter
CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Square, wooden electric alarm clock with integral face / case unit set with rounded metal studs for hour markers and two metal hands. Casing unit has rounded corners and front edge; it is tipped back slightly and stands on a small wedge-shaped base of painted black wood with rounded front edge. Hour markers set into face in a circle; hour hand is an elongated triangle terminating in a rounded side at center; minute hand is a narrow, rectangle with a short tail; pin that holds hands in place has red paint flecks. Back of clock has a circular metal plate and frame set into wooden casing unit and attached with screws. There are four dials and knobs and inscribed instructions for setting clock; cord extends from lower part of back plate.
CONDITION: Fair; some scratches and small gouges in wooden casing unit; scratches all over front of base; losses to red paint covering pin that holds hands; rounded studs for hours markers are tarnished or dirty; metal plate at back has many scratches.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th Floor
CAPTION
Gilbert Rohde (American, 1894–1944). Clock, ca. 1933. Wood, metal, 5 1/4 x 4 3/4 x 3 in. (13.3 x 12.1 x 7.6 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Paul F. Walter, 1999.141.3. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.1999.141.3.jpg)
IMAGE
overall, CUR.1999.141.3.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2010
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