Cowbell
THF171822 / Cowbell
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Artifact Overview
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 Details
Artifact
Cowbell
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
71.1.61
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of David M. Gwinn.
Material
Iron (Metal)
Leather
Color
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 5 in
Diameter: 4 in
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SetHighlights from the Gwinn Dairy Collection
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David Gwinn, president of Philadelphia's Pennbrook Milk Company, began assembling objects, books, and archival material related to the dairy industry in 1934. His collection grew to become the most comprehensive in the United States. These highlights from the Gwinn Dairy Collection, donated to The Henry Ford in 1971, help trace the long and rich history of dairying.