Paul Theodore Frankl
"Modernique" Clock, model no. 431

"Modernique" Clock, model no. 431
"Modernique" Clock, model no. 431
"Modernique" Clock, model no. 431
DesignerAmerican, born Austria, 1887–1958
CultureAmerican
Titles
  • "Modernique" Clock, model no. 431
Datec. 1928
PlaceUnited States
MediumBakelite, chorme, enamel, glass, and silver
DimensionsOverall: 8 × 6 13/16 × 4 11/16 in. (20.3 × 17.3 × 11.9 cm)
Credit LineThe American Institute of Architects, Houston Design Collection, museum purchase funded by the American Institute of Architects, Houston
Object number2002.3539
Current Location
The Nancy and Rich Kinder Building
Gallery 206
On view

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Object Type
Provenance[Mondo Cane, New York]; purchased by MFAH, 2002.
Exhibition History"American Modern: 1920's and 30's Design," The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, March 15-July 20, 2003.

"Form Follows Function: Celebrating 10 Years of the American Institute of Architects, Houston Design Collection at the MFAH," The Museum of Fine Arts, Alice Pratt Brown Garden Gallery, August 8, 2010–January 30, 2011.

"American Made: 250 Years of American Art at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston," The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, July 7, 2012–January 2, 2013.
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Marked on center face: "Telechron"

Metal label on verso center: "...REG. U.S. Telechron PAT. OFF. / ELECTRIC CLOCK..SER 36203181 / ...WARREN TELECHRON CO. ASHLAND MASS..."
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