Cowbell
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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
Creators
Unknown
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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