Bell

Object/Artifact

-

Historic Stonington

bells

bells

Name/Title

Bell

Entry/Object ID

2009.500.0438

Description

"Mikado" Bells -- named because of a resemblance to Oriental Temple Bells. These were fastened to the collars of horses, especially those that pulled Conestoga wagons. It is believed that these bells were made by the Bevin Brothers of "Belltown," or East Hampton, CT.

Collection

Lighthouse Collection

Made/Created

Place

Location

East Hampton, CT

Notes

Made: Bevin Brothers