Clocks of New York
Subtitle: An Illustrated History
Contributors: Vinit Parmar (Photographer)
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers; McFarland
Published: September 20, 2006
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 263
ISBN-13: 9780786426805
Subjects: Clocks & chronometers; History of engineering & technology; Social history; United States - General; History - U.S.; General; Antiques & Collectibles; Technical & Manufacturing Trades; Antiques/Collectibles; New York; History: American; Clocks and watches; Clocks & Watches; United States - State & Local - Middle Atlantic; Clock and watch makers; History; New York (State)
Description: "This illustrated work chronicles the history of public clocks in New York City. It discusses the premiere clock-makers of the 19th century such as the Ansonia Clock Company and the Self Winding Clock Company, the heyday of American public clock making and the ever-increasing importance of clocks. Photographs of subject pieces and an index are included"--Provided by publisher.