Cowbell, Used on the Farm of Albert R. Edison, circa 1880
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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
Date Made
circa 1880
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
74.166.19
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Iron (Metal)
Color
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 7.5 in
Width: 5.75 in
Length: 3.5 in
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