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American Bastille
Date:
Object Number:
LIB.E458.8.M36.1870F.XL
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Advertising clock
Object Number:
2002.1.3186
Date:
1890-1900
Medium:
Metal, glass, paper
Dimensions:
3 1/4 x 11 1/2 in. diameter
Description:
A copper colored circular metal advertising clock, with a glass door front that opens for winding and speed adjustment. The face is painted in black "Dr. Bishops/ Wahoo Bitters". The reverse reads "Manufactured For/ The Wa-hoo Bitters Company/ New Haven,/ Conn./ Patent Applied For."
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
