Object Details
maker
Thomas, Seth
Description
Made about 1908-1913, this clock features an eight-day movement with “long alarm” based on US Patent No. 896734 awarded to E. B. Latham and J. Walker of New York, New York. They assigned the patent to Seth Thomas Clock Co. of Thomaston, Connecticut.
The clock features an alarm that rings continuously for 20 minutes unless turned off. Once set, the alarm also rings routinely at the same time daily.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Robert G. Rolfe
date made
1908-1913
patent date
1908-08-25
ID Number
1997.0058.01
catalog number
1997.0058.01
accession number
1997.0058
catalog number
1997.58.01
Object Name
clock, alarm, seth thomas
Measurements
overall: 10 in x 8 1/4 in x 4 7/8 in; 25.4 cm x 20.955 cm x 12.3825 cm
place made
United States
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Timekeeping
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_1204748