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Sleigh bells, set of twenty-four (24)
Sleigh bells, set of twenty-four (24)
Sleigh bells, set of twenty-four (24)

Sleigh bells, set of twenty-four (24)

Date1875-1900 ca.
Place MadeUnited States, North America
Serial No.none
Signednone
Markingsnone
DescriptionTwenty-four (24) bronze crotal bells attached to a leather strap.

The sturdy construction and wear on this set of sleighbells suggests it was actually used on an animal, rather than merely produced for use in musical settings.
DimensionsDiameters ranging 34.5-36.5 mm
ProvenanceArne B. Larson Collection, Vermillion, South Dakota, 1979.
Credit LineArne B. Larson Collection, 1979
Object number00111
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Sleigh bells
1920-1940 ca.
Guitar
French American Reeds Manufacturing Company
1953-1964 ca.
Ankle rattles
1850-1875 ca.
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