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Color photo of a rusted metal cowbell with leather strap, standing upright.

Color photo of a rusted metal cowbell with leather strap, on its side, so inside of bell is visible.
Object Name
Cowbell
From
1910
To
1950
Dimensions
Height: 22"
Width: 4.5"
Depth: 3.375"
Material
Metal/Leather
Object ID
1997-16-64
Source
Schlenker, Maree Carmen Simas
Description
Cowbell used to locate cows out in the pasture. The bell would ring as cow bent over to feed or as it was walking.

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