Collection Highlights
Badge of the Society of the Cincinnati
ca. 1802
1972.12ab
Silk, gold, enamel
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Bell
Object name
Bell
Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Brass, wood
Dimensions
Overall: 6 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. ( 15.9 x 8.3 cm )
Description
Turned cast brass ball with wood handle and iron clapper.
Credit Line
Gift of Enoch G. Megrue
Object Number
1941.605
Gallery Label
According to accession records, this bell was purchased at an auction in Berryville, VA, at the home of Betty and Virginia Washington, daughters of a Dr. Washington. The sisters were descended from George Washington.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
