Announcement for the 8th Wonder or Engle Clock, Stephen D. Engle, jeweler and watchmaker, Hazelton, Pennsylvania, undated

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Clocks and watches - General - Folder 2
Announcement for the 8th Wonder or Engle Clock, Stephen D. Engle, jeweler and watchmaker, Hazelton, Pennsylvania, undated
(current record)

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Ephemera collection
- Advertisements, billheads, and trade cards
  - Clocks and watches
    - General
      - Clocks and watches - General - Folder 2
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Description

The card verso describes a $50,000 challenge to the public to improve on the Engle which is an apostolic, musical and astronomical clock. The Engle is on exhibit in principal cities of the United States.

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Descriptive Terms

advertising
business (commercial function)
clocks
watchmakers
jewelers
announcements

Physical Description

1 announcement : color illustration ; 5 1/4 x 3 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Reference Code

EP001.01.022.01.02.006

Image Dimensions

5 1/4 x 3 (HxW)(inches)

Credit Line

Purchased from Greg Smart, 2000.

Places

Hazelton Mills (McKean county, Pennsylvania)

Record Details

Material Type

announcements

Description Level

Item

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