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Twin City Rapid Transit Company streetcar bell

2014.165.1

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Titles: Twin City Rapid Transit Company streetcar bell (Supplied title)

Description: Brass bell used on Twin City Rapid Transit Company streetcar #1302, manufactured in 1908. The bell consists of a brass bracket that suspends a hemispherical brass bell and spring-activated external clapper mechanism as well as a brass hook, rope (restored), and turned wooden handle. The donor's grandfather, Chris Hagen, served as a motorman on the car.

Dates

  • Not earlier than 1908 (Use)

Creation

Identifiers

  • Accession Number: 2014.165.1

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

  • Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

  • 4 1/8 inches diameter (bell)
  • 13 inches height (bracket)
  • 2 1/4 inches width (bracket)
  • 5 inches depth (from top of striker arm to bottom edge of bell)

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2014.165.1

Collections items are not for sale.
A reproduction can be purchased.