Grandfather Clock

Harry S Truman National Historic Site, National Park Service
Independence, MO, United States

The tall case clock in the living room was made in the Eastern U.S. , ca. 1810-1830 and brought from Port Byron, IL to Independence , MO in 1866 by Bess’s grandfather George P. Gates. The painted dial rotates to display full moon and pastoral scenes.

Details

Title: Grandfather Clock
Contributor: Harry S Truman National Historic Site, National Park Service
Original Source: http://www.nps.gov/museum/exhibits/hstr/image/obj/grandfatherclock_exb_HSTR.html
Source: Harry S Truman National Historic Site
National Park Service Catalog Number: HSTR 83
Measurements: H 218.4, W 45.1, D 22.8 cm
Materials: Maple, brass

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