Hand Bell
1966-1967 (manufactured)
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This toy bell was owned by Caroline Egan. It was bought for her by her father, whom she remembers got it for her as she promised to behave better. She asked for it because it reminded her of being given the chance to ring the bell at the beginning and end of the school day: one particular time she was allowed to do this, the ringer fell off the bell and she spent the whole day worrying about being found out. At the end of the day, another school child fixed the bell with their teacher to Caroline's great relief.
Object details
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Materials and techniques | Moulded bell and turned handle |
Brief description | Toy hand bell, steel, wood, rubber and plastic, manufactured in the UK, 1966-1967. |
Physical description | Steel bell with wooden handle, painted red, and black rubber strip inside bell with plastic white bead attached. |
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Production type | Mass produced |
Credit line | Given by Caroline Egan |
Summary | This toy bell was owned by Caroline Egan. It was bought for her by her father, whom she remembers got it for her as she promised to behave better. She asked for it because it reminded her of being given the chance to ring the bell at the beginning and end of the school day: one particular time she was allowed to do this, the ringer fell off the bell and she spent the whole day worrying about being found out. At the end of the day, another school child fixed the bell with their teacher to Caroline's great relief. |
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Accession number | B.669-2010 |
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Record created | July 7, 2011 |
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