Tall Clock
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Tall Clock

TitleTall Clock
ArtistJoseph Ward
Date1740–55 18th century
MediumJapanned white pine; brass, iron, glass
OriginAmerican American
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit linePurchase, Virginia L-S Cowles, Diane L-S Hewat, and Marne L-S Hornblower Gifts, in memory of their sister, Clara Lloyd-Smith Weber, 1986
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Tall Clock” is a work by Joseph Ward, dated 1740–55. It is executed in japanned white pine; brass, iron, glass. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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