Description: This 1930-40's Ad Pamphlet is for "Hammond Electric Clocks". The pull-out pamphlet has 4 double-sided sections with very nice pictures of clocks. 

"The Hammond Clock Company of Chicago, Illinois, produced electric clocks between 1928 and 1941. It was one of the ventures of Laurens Hammond, the inventor of the famous Hammond organ. The Hammond Clock Company was founded in 1928 to produce and market clocks that were equipped with Hammond's new motor. The Hammond clock factory manufactured more than 100 different clock models, some simple and cheap, others made from expensive materials such as marble and onyx. Hammond employed well-paid toolmakers who created sophisticated tools to stamp out the various components of his clocks, which could then be assembled in a belt operation by unskilled laborers.  In addition, Hammond licensed his invention to other clock makers such as Waterbury, Sessions, and Ingraham.

In 1932, the economic troubles of the Great Depression threatened the clock-making industry; about 150 clock companies went out of business. To make matters worse, Hammond's licensees discovered that Hammond's patent on his motor was invalid, due to an earlier German invention of the same technology. In this situation, Hammond attempted to save his factory by starting the production of an electric bridge table. This proved to be nothing but a fleeting success. Hammond did finally manage to save his company in 1931 with a $75,000.00 contract from the Postal Telegraph Company, for putting their company name on large electric wall clocks. These clocks were to replace old key-wind clocks in railroad stations. What further saved the company was his invention of the Hammond Organ. His first model, the Model A Console organ was released in 1935 and from 1937 his company was called The Hammond Instrument Company to reflect the new emphasis. The production of clocks was discontinued entirely in 1941."  

Measures  3-3/8" W x 6-3/8" H. Folded closed. 

Condition: Corners and edges are slightly worn.  Good Condition. Some scuffing on front & back cover. 

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11/2022

Nancy