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Clock Case

c. 1936

John Dieterich

Associated Names

John Dieterich

Artist, American, active c. 1935

The image includes a detailed drawing of a grandfather clock with Roman numerals on its ornate clock face, and a monochrome color palette. On the right are smaller illustrations of decorative elements like a fan motif, pointed finial, column pattern, and ornate floral and scroll design. The clock drawing is accompanied by labels for scale and measurements in relation to these decorative elements.

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Artwork overview

Medium

pen and ink on paperboard
Credit Line

Index of American Design
Dimensions

overall: 35.8 x 29 cm (14 1/8 x 11 7/16 in.)
Accession Number

1943.8.10430

Artwork history & notes

Inscriptions

lower left in black ink: John Dieterich

Wikidata ID

Q64582401

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