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Object Timeline

1939

  • Work on this object began.

1949

  • Work on this object ended.

2022

  • We acquired this object.

2025

  • You found it!

Alarm Clock, Big Ben, 1939

This is a alarm clock. It was designed by Henry Dreyfuss and manufactured by Westclox. It is dated 1939 and we acquired it in 2022. Its medium is metal, enamel, glass, paper. It is a part of the department.

This object was donated by Estate of Philip Rossetti. It is credited Gift of Philip Rossetti.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 14 × 12 × 7.5 cm (5 1/2 × 4 3/4 × 2 15/16 in.)

It has the following markings

Face printed in black: LOUD ALARM / WESTCLOX / BIG BEN / MADE BY WESTCLOX LA SALLE ILL USA

Cite this object as

Alarm Clock, Big Ben, 1939; Designed by Henry Dreyfuss (American, 1904–1972); Manufactured by Westclox (United States); metal, enamel, glass, paper; H x W x D: 14 × 12 × 7.5 cm (5 1/2 × 4 3/4 × 2 15/16 in.); Gift of Philip Rossetti; 2022-31-1

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