Object Details
Manufacturer
Warren Telechron, 1912–1992
Designer
Paul T. Frankl, American, b. Austria, 1886–1958
Description
Rectangular clock with geometric surface pattern on face in alternating light and dark brasslike metalic tones punctuated by black lozenges; circular dial in center with stylized arabic numerals within red border; two-toned, tapered metal hands; black Bakelite base and back with central opening for setting dials.
Credit Line
Gift of George R. Kravis II
Date
ca. 1928
Accession Number
2015-41-1
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
timepieces & measuring devices
Decorative Arts
Object Name
clock
Type
clock
Medium
Chromium-plated metal, enamel, Bakelite, silver
Dimensions
H x W x D: 19.7 × 14.6 × 9.5 cm (7 3/4 × 5 3/4 × 3 3/4 in.)
manufactured in
Ashland, Massachusetts, USA
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Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum Collection
Product Design and Decorative Arts Department
Data Source
Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
Link to Original Record
Record ID
chndm_2015-41-1