Grandfather clocks are cultural artifacts that indicate authority. During the Civil War era in the south, clocks marked when it was time to work, eat, and rest. Depending on the size of the clock would indicate its namesake. Generally, Granddaughter clocks were between 2 to 5 feet in height with a delicate and petite stature. These vintage devices play a sweet melody, followed by a set of chimes that counts the hour. People enjoyed listening to the charming tune and often waited to count the dings that marked the hour. While serving in the United States Navy in 1961, Everett Lee Mueller purchased a Granddaughter Clock as a souvenir of his time in Japan. The Granddaughter Clock cost him $7.00 and is now a priceless heirloom in our family history. After Everett died in 2009, the clock stopped working. It now hangs on a wall in my family's living room, untouched for over a decade, as a reminder of my grandfather Everett Lee Mueller. Photo taken: May 4, 2020