Object Details
Maker
Works by William Mitchell (American, active Richmond 1818-1845), case attributed to Elmer O. Stennes (American, 1911-1975)
Date
ca. 1800-1820; and later
Geography
United States: Massachusetts: Boston (case); United States: Virginia: Richmond (clock works)
Culture
North American
Medium
wood; mahogany
Dimensions
Overall: 100 in; 254 cm
Provenance
Undocumented
Inscriptions
The clock face signed "Wm. Mitchell, Richmond, VA." on the dial; the case, bearing a label of Aaron Willard (American clockmaker, 1757-1844) and numeral "10" in several places.
Credit Line
Gift Bequest of Mr. and Mrs. Edward T. Wailes
Collection
The Diplomatic Reception Rooms, U.S. Department of State, Washington, D.C.
Accession Number
RR-1971.0010