Shelf Clock or Mantel Clock

c. 1938

James M. Lawson

Associated Names
James M. Lawson

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image shows a wooden mantle clock with a rounded top, an off-white clock face with black Roman numerals, and black clock hands. The wood is a rich brown color with visible grain texture. The clock is centered on a flat surface with a light-colored background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    watercolor, colored pencil, pen and ink, graphite and some heightening on paper

  • Credit Line

    Index of American Design

  • Dimensions

    overall: 30.6 x 22.7 cm (12 1/16 x 8 15/16 in.)
    Original IAD Object: 15"high; 9"wide; 3 1/2" deep. See data sheet for details.

  • Accession Number

    1943.8.4748


Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower right in watercolor: James M. Lawson Del. 390-1

Wikidata ID

Q64580485

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