Program Model, c.1900
Fredrick Frick
Waynesboro, Pennsylvania
Fredrick Frick received his first program clock patent in 1895. In 1899 he exhibited an example of the clock at the June meeting of the Horological Society of Philadelphia. During the next few years his program clocks were installed in courthouses, factories and schools across the nation. Frick's clocks typically used modified Seth Thomas and Howard spring-driven movements.
Frick stated that the object of his clocks was to operate audible or visual signals on recurrent schedules or programs. His program clocks used a system of a perforated disc and pins by which the user could "program" an activity by adjusting the pins on the disc. Activities included the ringing of bells or the turning on and off of lights. The Frick clock on exhibit has a Seth Thomas movement and is a five-minute program clock.
Frick sold his business to inventor, F.F. Landis in 1910.
Donated by Mr. And Mrs. Roger
Dankert, FNAWCC #6791 and FNAWCC #76872
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