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Alarm Clock

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    Object Details

    maker

    Westclox

    Description

    Westclox “Moonbeam” plastic table clock with a blinking light set off by the alarm. The form was introduced in 1948. The donors, Rosalyn and Jack Gannon (1936-2022), were deaf educators.

    Location

    Currently not on view

    Credit Line

    Gift of Jack and Rosalyn Gannon.

    ID Number

    2003.0341.01

    accession number

    2003.0341

    catalog number

    2003.0341.01

    Object Name

    Alarm clock

    Measurements

    overall: 12.3 cm x 16.51 cm x 6 cm; 4 13/16 in x 6 1/2 in x 2 3/8 in

    place made

    United States

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    Disabilities

    Data Source

    National Museum of American History

    Subject

    Disabilities

    Metadata Usage

    CC0

    Link to Original Record

    https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-9488-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

    Record ID

    nmah_1220071

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