Object Record

Metadata

Catalog Number

99.32.001

Object Name

Bell

Description

Wall mount brass ship's bell composed of cast bell (in typical hand bell shape) riveted to rotating handle, which slide onto extension of wall bracket and held in place with pin. Wall bracket has 3 circular openings for fasteners. Brass clapper held in place with cotton string is not original. Gold nylon cord woven through handle eyeholes probably not original.
Inscription: on clapper: 'MATTHE__S" / "12SE"

Date

1940

Dimensions

H-7.75 W-2.75 D-3.375 inches

Collection

Juneau-Douglas City Museum

Imagefile

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