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

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Designer Paul Theodore Frankl (American, born Austria, 1887–1958)American, born Austria, 1887–1958

ManufacturerManufactured by Warren Telechron Company(American, active 1926–1992)American, active 1926–1992

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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Department

Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design

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TIMEPIECES

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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