Design inspired by Tall Clock by Benjamin Willard

Design inspired by Tall Clock, 1772. Benjamin Willard. Mahogany, cherry, white pine. Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Brooks H. Marsh, 1976.
This timepiece-inspired print recalls the decorative dial on a magnificent tall clock in The Met collection, which was made in 1772 by Benjamin Willard of Roxbury, Massachusetts. Crafted of mahogany and cherry, this handsome clock is a characteristic example of the Willard brothers’ collaborative work from about 1771–75 and is well documented. New England clockmakers revolutionized the industry in the early 19th century.