Edward Duffield : Philadelphia clockmaker, citizen, gentleman, 1730-1803 /

"This book details the life and work of Edward Duffield, a clockmaker in eighteenth-century Philadelphia. The present volume is more than a comprehensive catalogue of Duffield's clocks and scientific instruments. It places his life in the context of the competitive environment in which he...

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Main Author: Frishman, Bob (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Philadelphia : American Philosophical Society Press, [2024]
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Summary:"This book details the life and work of Edward Duffield, a clockmaker in eighteenth-century Philadelphia. The present volume is more than a comprehensive catalogue of Duffield's clocks and scientific instruments. It places his life in the context of the competitive environment in which he operated."
Physical Description:xiii, 242 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 32 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (pages 143-158) and index.
ISBN:9781606180099
1606180096