Bell

Object/Artifact

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Bell

Entry/Object ID

PM.65.339

Description

Dinner or school hand bell: walnut turned handle, large bell, with iron clapper.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Notes

Dates: 1700 - 1799 Date made: r. 1700 - 1799

Other Names and Numbers

Other Number

BOX 90

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Maximum

Height

14-1/2 in

Diameter

7-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 14 1/2 x 7 1/2 in. (36.8 x 19.1 cm)

Material

Bell-metal, Iron, Walnut

Condition

Notes

Remarks: Bronze body has areas of pitting on outer sides; wooden handle slightly worn from use.

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Philipsburg Manor, Attic, Shelf 04C