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Shaker Tall Clock Rendered by Irving I. Smith watercolor, graphite, pen and ink, and gouache on paperboard, 31.9 x 22.2 cm (12 9/16 x 8 3/4 in.) Index of American Design 1943.8.13585 |
Object 16 of 17
Clocks, such as this one, were found in Shaker dormitories and shops. Its design is a simplified version of the traditional New England clock. Ornamental features have been deleted, and only the major elements of the classic base, shaft, and capital have been retained. An exception to Shaker custom, Benjamin Youngs followed the tradition of other clockmakers by inscribing his name on the face. Shaker craftsmen were not usually permitted to sign their works, for this represented a display of personal pride.
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