Swank Clock Model 500

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The Swank Clock was released by US manufacturer Pennwood-Numechron at the height of WWII. The post-Art Deco aesthetic is due to noted industrial designer Peter Müller-Munk.  Consisting of an electronic timekeeper, tenite plastic, and a die cast metal base, this clock would have appeared remarkably small and advanced to people of the day. A dial that included seconds added to its atomic age appeal.  This is an exciting potential addition to the Scan the World collection not only because it can be reconstructed using standard photogrammetry, but because both internal and external elements can be replicated exactly with CAD software. Moreover, the dials can be run by an Arduino inside, making it possible for users to build a fully functioning replica.  50 photos of the Swank Clock are posted here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/lacrf84u542ezs3/AAC5erRuLupScGmyBXFgcupja?dl=0 If selected as a Scan the World Ambassador, I would hope to travel to Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA. There are a number of galleries and museums in and around Santa Fe that house a wealth of Native American artifacts. Such artifacts are sadly underrepresented in 3D printing repositories, so it would be a delight to capture (with permission) and share these treasures with a global audience.