Tall Case Clock c. 20th century

Editor: Standing before us is a "Tall Case Clock," made by Bigelow, Kennard & Co. I find myself wondering about the person whose portrait adorns the clock face. What secrets does this object hold? Curator: Indeed. Consider how clocks, particularly grandfather clocks, became potent symbols of generational wealth and the passage of time. The figure in the clock’s face—is it a patron saint? A family patriarch? This image becomes an emblem of lineage. Editor: That's fascinating. So, it's not just about telling time, but about cultural memory? Curator: Precisely. Each tick and tock echoes not only the present, but also the weight of history, the continuity of generations, and the stories we choose to remember. What do you take away from this? Editor: I see it as a beautiful reminder that objects carry stories beyond their function. Curator: An astute observation. I learned that focusing on the image can change my point of view, and the clock becomes a storyteller.