Clock, Time Recording
Object number2015.99.34 a-d
Manufacturer
Amano
Manufacturer
Gateway Time Equipment, Inc.
Manufacturer
Stromberg Time Corporation
OriginPittsburgh, PA
MediumMetal, paper
Credit LineGift of Macy's Inc.
DescriptionGreen, square time card clock with white clock face and metal armatures on front. Narrow opening for a card to be inserted at the top with numbers 1-7 below. To left to clock is an indicator that reads: "MON AM" below that is a tag that reads "GATEWAY TIME EQUIPMENT, INC. / PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA / 412-341-4220". To right of clock reads: "AMANO". Small, round lock under clock. Gray cord protruding from the back with frayed wires.
Gray time card holder. Slots are numbered from 1301 to 1325. Markers for 1309, 1313, 1315, 1319 are missing. Circular decal at bottom reads: "STROMBERG / TIME CORPORATION".
Gray time card holder. Slots are numbered from 1376 to 1400.
Dimensionsa) 12.5"H, 12.25"W, 10"Db,c) 33" L, 4.25" W, 2" D
Length x Width x Depth (d): 1.625 x 0.813 x 0.063 in. (4.1 x 2.1 x 0.2 cm)
Inscriptions(a)
Narrow opening for a card to be inserted at the top with numbers 1-7 below.
(b)
Slots are numbered from 1301 to 1325; markers for 1309, 1313, 1315, 1319 are missing.
(c)
Slots are numbered from 1376 to 1400.
Marks(a)
To left to clock is an indicator that reads: "MON AM" below that is a tag that reads "GATEWAY TIME EQUIPMENT, INC. / PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA / 412-341-4220".
To right of clock reads: "AMANO".
(b)
Circular decal at bottom reads: "STROMBERG / TIME CORPORATION".
(d)
"AMANO" on one side of head.
Historical NotesPart of a collection of artifacts that document the downtown location of Kaufmann’s (became Macy’s) department store. This large collection of items was field gathered from the downtown location of Macy’s (formerly Kaufmann’s) after the store’s final closing was announced in the fall of 2015.
Related institution
Kaufmann's Department Store
(1871 - 2005)
Terms
On View
Not on view
1866
2005
c. 1852
