The Most Important Clock in America: The David Rittenhouse Astronomical Musical Clock at Drexel University - Couverture rigide

Hoppes, Ronald R.

 
9781606189924: The Most Important Clock in America: The David Rittenhouse Astronomical Musical Clock at Drexel University
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ISBN 10 : 1606189921 ISBN 13 : 9781606189924
Editeur : American Philosophical Society Press, 2009

Synopsis

During the years of 1767-1770 David Rittenhouse designed and produced two orreries, one for Princeton Univ. and one for the Univ. of PA. During the last two years of this interval he also produced two 30-day musical tall-cased clocks. The first clock, built in 1769, is currently owned by the PA Hospital. The following year (1770) Rittenhouse made a second tall-case musical clock, which was more elaborate than the first. This clock, currently owned by Drexel Univ., is a very good example of Rittenhouse's work as it has experienced only minor changes over the years. This was the masterpiece of his clock-making career and is a national historical treasure. Here is a detailed analysis of the various gears in the clock. 100+ drawings and full-color photos.

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Éditeur
American Philosophical Society Press
Date d'édition
2009
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1606189921
ISBN 13 
9781606189924
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
99
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Personne responsable
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