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Henry Dreyfuss and Westclox

Alarm Clock

1929-1948

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Alarm Clock

1929-1948

Physical Qualities Metal, plastic, 5 5/8 x 5 1/8 x 2 7/8 in. (14.3 x 13 x 7.3 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Eric and Nannette Brill, Bedford Hills, New York
Object Number 1999.129
This is the 'middle design' of the 3 Big Ben clocks given to the BMA by the Brills.
Eric and Nannette Brill, Bedford Hills, New York

Inscribed: FACE, 'WESTCLOX/BIG BEN/MADE BY WESTCLOX, LASALLE, ILL/U.S.A.'

Designer

Henry Dreyfuss

1903–1971

American, 1904-1972
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Manufacturer

Westclox

1884–2000

1885-present
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