When New Hampshire was a Clock-making Center: Historical New Hampshire/ by Donald K. Packard.

Title:

When New Hampshire was a Clock-making Center: Historical New Hampshire/ by Donald K. Packard.

Author:

Packard, Donald K.,

Call Number:

977.8 N5321h

Publication Information:

Concord, NH: New Hampshire Historical Society, 1950.

Physical Description:

p.1-6 : some illustrations.

Source:

Concord, New Hampshire: New Hampshire Historical Society, 1950 Vol.6 (April 1950) Historical New Hampshire

Description:

The article discusses early clock-making in New England, focusing on New Hampshire. It outlines the history of the clock, commenting on the advent of the pendulum. The author also reflects on the role of the blacksmith in colonial New England. Clock-makers considered include David Blasdell, or Blaisdell, of Amesbury, Massachusetts and his son Isaac and grandson Ebenezer, as well as New Hampshire clock-makers Elisha Purinton and Ephraim Potter. William Davis and Everardus Bogardus are also cited as early clock-makers in the U.S.

Subjects:

Clock & watch makers. , Colonial New Hampshire, ca. 1600-1775.

People:

Blaisdell, David. , Blaisdell, Isaac. , Blaisdell, Ebenezer. , Bogardus, Everardus. , Potter, Ephraim. , Purinton, Elisha.

Organizations:

New Hampshire Historical Society Periodicals History.

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