HorologerMovement by
Peter Miller(American, 1772–1855)American, 1772–1855
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Tall Clock
- Eight-day Clock
Datec. 1815
Possible placePennsylvania, United States
Possible placeAllentown, Pennsylvania, United States
MediumMaple; cherry, brass, glass, and steel
Dimensions101 × 21 1/2 × 10 3/4 in. (256.5 × 54.6 × 27.3 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Helen Chillman
Object numberB.2002.24
Non exposé
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Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Marked on the center face of the dial: Peter Miller
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c. 1765–1785
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c. 1830–1837
Mahogany and cherry; eastern white pine, soft maple, brass, and mirror glass
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Herter Brothers
1869–1871
Maple, bird's-eye maple, rosewood, white oak, butternut, cherry, other woods, and brass; textile not original
77.373
c. 1840–1860
Cherry, beech, yellow-poplar, soft maple, and paint
B.71.130.1
c. 1840–1860
Cherry, beech, yellow-poplar, soft maple, and paint
B.71.130.2
c. 1840–1860
Cherry, beech, yellow-poplar, soft maple, and paint
B.71.130.5
c. 1840–1860
Cherry, beech, yellow-poplar, soft maple, and paint
B.71.130.6
c. 1840–1860
Cherry, beech, yellow-poplar, soft maple, and paint
B.71.130.4