Cow bell

1775-1850

Measurements

6-3/8 in x 6-3/4 in x 3-3/8 in

Materials

Iron

Credit Line

Historic Odessa Foundation

Accession Number

2018.186.1

Condition Notes

The cow bell has two ragged holes on one side and a third hole on the other side.  The holes were likely made by repeated strikes of the clapper.

Provenance

Found in collections

Comments

The cow bell is made of single iron sheet folded at the top.  The narrow triangular sides overlap and are secured by a single rivet near the bottom.  The clapper, now missing, was suspended from an iron wire, itself hanging from a strip of leather attached to the looped underside of the separate, applied handle.