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Models of the Mill Clock

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Title

Models of the Mill Clock

Description

These two models are representative of the mill tower and clock that has come to be used as a symbol for the Town of Maynard.

Identifier

2021.419
2021.420

Subject

The clock tower was built in 1892 under the auspices of Lorenzo Maynard for the Assabet Mfg. Co in memory of his father, Amory Maynard. The construction was supervised by Levi R. Cheney, a local carpenter and builder. Clock and tower was restored in 1980 by the Digital Equipment Corporation, then the owner of the mill complex. The clock continues to by hand wound weekly and an image of the tower is incorporated in the Town Seal.

Relation

see 2021.418, and 2021.421 for additional information

Artifact Item Type Metadata

Materials

White Model - painted wood, 17" high
Bronzed color composite, 6" high

Condition

Good

Storage

AB81
SU4-5