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1939

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1949

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1972

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Big Ben Chime Alarm Clock

This is a alarm clock. It was designed by Henry Dreyfuss. It is dated ca. 1944 and we acquired it in 1972. Its medium is enamelled metal, brass, blued steel (hands), printed paper. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Henry Dreyfuss. It is credited Gift of Henry Dreyfuss.

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Its dimensions are

14 x 13 x 7 cm (5 1/2 x 5 1/8 x 2 3/4 in.)

Cite this object as

Big Ben Chime Alarm Clock; Designed by Henry Dreyfuss (American, 1904–1972); USA; enamelled metal, brass, blued steel (hands), printed paper; 14 x 13 x 7 cm (5 1/2 x 5 1/8 x 2 3/4 in.); Gift of Henry Dreyfuss; 1972-88-185

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