The Most Important Clock in America: The David Rittenhouse Astronomical Musical Clock at Drexel University - Rilegato

Hoppes, Ronald R.

 
9781606189924: The Most Important Clock in America: The David Rittenhouse Astronomical Musical Clock at Drexel University
Rilegato
ISBN 10: 1606189921 ISBN 13: 9781606189924
Casa editrice: Amer Philosophical Society, 2009

Sinossi

During the years of 1767-1770 David Rittenhouse designed and produced two orreries, one for Princeton Univ. and one for the Univ. of PA. During the last two years of this interval he also produced two 30-day musical tall-cased clocks. The first clock, built in 1769, is currently owned by the PA Hospital. The following year (1770) Rittenhouse made a second tall-case musical clock, which was more elaborate than the first. This clock, currently owned by Drexel Univ., is a very good example of Rittenhouse’s work as it has experienced only minor changes over the years. This was the masterpiece of his clock-making career and is a national historical treasure. Here is a detailed analysis of the various gears in the clock. 100+ drawings and full-color photos.

Le informazioni nella sezione "Riassunto" possono far riferimento a edizioni diverse di questo titolo.

Editore
Amer Philosophical Society
Data di pubblicazione
2009
Lingua
Inglese
ISBN 10 
1606189921
ISBN 13 
9781606189924
Rilegatura
Copertina rigida
Numero di pagine
99
Contatto del produttore
non disponibile
Persona responsabile
non disponibile