View inside the Tower Clock of Sir John Bennett Store at its Original Site, London, England
THF244264 / View inside the Tower Clock of Sir John Bennett Store at its Original Site, London, England
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Artifact Overview
Artifact Details
Artifact
Photographic print
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
EI.1929.2214
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 7.563 in
Width: 5.75 in
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