The Clock; Pneumatic Tubes for Visitor's Cards

The Clock; Pneumatic Tubes for Visitor's Cards

Pneumatic-tube transportation

Clocks and watches.

Black and white lithographic image depicting the Clock and Pneumatic Tubes from the 1903 promotional publication assembled by George C. Boldt, then manager and proprietor of the Waldorf-Astoria.

Lithographs produced from original photographs by B.J. Falk.

Referenced by the publication: "THE PNEUMATIC TUBE SYSTEM, is for visitors’ cards and general information. Visitors’ cards are here put in carriers and shot up to the desired floor within a few seconds." and "This magnificent clock, executed for exhibition at the Chicago World’s fair, is a wonderful example of skill, and is valued at $25,000. It stands twelve feet high. The octagonal sides are ornamented with interesting scenes and busts of famous men and women, executed in solid silver bas-relief. Above, small figures, likewise of silver, gilded, represent different sports, ancient and modern; these figures revolve when the chimes ring. Then come the four faces of the clock proper, marking the time of New York, Greenwich, Paris and Madrid. Surmounting all is the beautiful miniature of the “Statue of Liberty.” The chimes, which ring every quarter hour, are well worth hearing."

Boldt, George C., 1851-1916

Edition de Luxe

1903

Falk, B. J. (Benjamin J.), 1853-1925

Histories & Publications

Boldt, G. C. (c.1903). The Waldorf-Astoria: New York. New York: Edition de Luxe.

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English

StillImage

Waldorf-Astoria Hotel -- 1890-1930

promotional materials

lithographs

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