Clock

Made by Adam Brant
New Hanover Township, Pennsylvania
1760 – 1775

One of the first orders Washington issued upon moving in required all officers to "set their watches by the clock in the front room." A tall case clock, similar to this period piece, kept the officers synchronized.

Walnut, brass. H 232.8, W 46.5, D 25.9 cm
Valley Forge National Historical Park, VAFO 3375