Sleigh Bells

Name/Title

Sleigh Bells

Entry/Object ID

91.35.1

Description

Sleigh bells. A strand of 21 graduated brass bells on a leather "belt". Diameter from 1 1/4" to 2 1/2". Bells are numbered according to size with the smallest being 5's and the largest 12's. Belonged to Mr. Spott's grandfather. Mr. Spotts "courted his wife behind these bells."

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Time Period

19th Century

Place

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Length

90 in

Material

Brass, Leather