A non-member of the List has asked me to forward this question:
"I have a picture of an 18th century print of a plaster and lathe arch
which was constructed to celebrate an election victory on Worcester
[UK], replete with symbolism and classical references. On one side of
the pediment is a statue of a female figure leaning against a pedestal
with a sundial on top. The statue is paired with one of Liberty
(blindfolded and with scales of justice) on the other side. I wonder
if the sundial statue might be of Clio. Do any of your sundial
collegues know of similar classical statues with sundials, who the
figure might be, or what is symbolised?"
Have a look at this site:
<http://clerk.house.gov/histrecs/halls/House_vir/car.htm>
It shows Clio with a clock face so the connection is there between
History and a symbol of time.
Maria Brandl
Australia
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