Combined clock and planetarium by David Rittenhouse. This device was in the home of Rittenhouse when he died and presumably he made it for his own use. Courtesy, Joe Kendig, Jr.
Provenance
Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. Permission necessary for publication or reproduction American Philosophical Society
Rough castings and patially finished wheels found in Burnap's shop. It is obvious much work was required to make a clock in America before more refined methods of production were devised. Courtesy Connecticut Historical Society,
Provenance
Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. Credit to be given to The Connecticut Historical Society, 1 Elizabeth Street, Hartford 5, Conn.
Large hooked rug with very large floral design anchors the living room with a tall fireplace on the back wall. The fireplace has a large painted mural above it, framed with a large carved border. Grandfather clock next to fireplace and a candlestick on a 3 legged table is nex to it. Large wingback chair on the carpet with a small decorated wooden stool in front of it. Decorated bureau on the far wall with a black chair in front of it. Courtesy, The Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum."
Provenance
Photographs from the estate of Henry Kauffman. This photograph not to be reproduced in any form without written permission of the Henry Francis Du Pont Winterthur Museum and it is understood that reproduction will be accompanied by the Credit Line: "Courtesy, the Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum."
