The really curious collection of the Columbian Museum is advertised in the "Boston Chronicle," Dec. 19, 1797.
LATE ADDITIONS TO THE
COLUMBIAN MUSEUM,
At the Head of the MALL, Boston.
Mr. BOWEN informs the Public, that he has purchaſed Mr. PAFF's much admired Exhibition of
CONCERT CLOCKS,
Which are placed at the head of the Muſeum Hall, as a valuable and pleaſing addition to that very extenſive repoſitory of CURIOSITIES.
1. A canary bird, which ſings a variety of beautiful ſongs, minuets, marches, &c. natural as life. 2. A company of Automatum Figures, which dance to the Muſic of an Harpſichord. 3. Three Figures, which play the Organ and Clarinet in concert. 4. Three Figures, which play the Harpſichord and Hautboys, in concert. 5. King Herod beheading John the Baptiſt, and his Daughter holding a charger to receive the head. 6. A Chimney Sweep and his boy on the top of a chimney. 7. Three Figures which ſtrike the hours and quarters. 8. A Butcher killing an Ox.
The above CONCERT CLOCKS have been exhibited in New-York, with univerſal applauſe, and are well worthy the attention of the Citizens of Boston and the Public in general.