Costume Bell

French

19th century (?)

Not on view

During the nineteenth century, the figure of Napoleon was a common one found on bells or bell handles.

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Title: Costume Bell
Date: 19th century (?)
Geography: France
Culture: French
Medium: metal
Dimensions: Height 10.2 cm, Diameter 4.8 cm, Weight 286 g
Classification: Idiophone-Struck-bell-clapper
Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object Number: 89.4.1180
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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