402 Clocks, Watches, and Life in Early America

Jan 14, 2025

Join horologist Bob Frishman, a scholar of clocks and watches, as he explores the enchanting world of early American timekeeping. Discover how people in bustling cities like Philadelphia accessed the time without their own clocks. Uncover the fascinating life of Edward Duffield, a prominent clockmaker and friend of Benjamin Franklin. Frishman highlights the craftsmanship behind luxury timepieces and the essential roles of artisans and women in sustaining clockmaking traditions, all set against the backdrop of a transforming society during the American Revolution.