Cowbell

Summary

Bells fastened around the necks of cows, sheep, or goats have been used for thousands of years. The clanging bells help farmers or herders locate their livestock in large fields or hilly terrain and find those lost in inclement weather.

Bells fastened around the necks of cows, sheep, or goats have been used for thousands of years. The clanging bells help farmers or herders locate their livestock in large fields or hilly terrain and find those lost in inclement weather.

Artifact

Cowbell

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

71.1.64

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of David M. Gwinn.

Material

Metal
Leather

Color

Dark brown
Black (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 12 in

Width: 2.25 in

Length: 1.5 in

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