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title: Decimal Clock
author: Unknown
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16559/decimal-clock/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2022-10-25
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# Decimal Clock

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## Image File

[![Decimal Clock](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/16559.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/16559.jpg)

## Image Caption

A decimal clock manufactured during the [French Revolution](https://www.worldhistory.org/French_Revolution/). Decimal time is measured on the inside of the clock while duodecimal time is on the outside, late 18th/early 19th century.

## Cite This Work

### APA
Unknown. (2022, October 25). Decimal Clock. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16559/decimal-clock/>
### Chicago
Unknown. "Decimal Clock." *World History Encyclopedia*, October 25, 2022. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16559/decimal-clock/>.
### MLA
Unknown. "Decimal Clock." *World History Encyclopedia*, 25 Oct 2022, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16559/decimal-clock/>.

## License & Copyright

[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Horloge-republicaine2.jpg) by [**Unknown**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Horloge-republicaine2.jpg). Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 25 October 2022. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.