Brass School Bell with Eagle Handle

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Object Details

Description

Public schools encouraged the Americanization of newcomers with programs and images intended to inspire patriotism. In most classrooms, American flags hung alongside images of the American eagle and images of George Washington.

This small handheld brass school bell reinforced the message of patriotism with an eagle shaped handle. It was used to alert students to the start of the school day, to the end of recess, and to gain student attention when the classroom became too noisy.

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. Richard Lodish American School Collection

date made

1875-1930

ID Number

2014.0244.009

accession number

2014.0244

catalog number

2014.0244.009

Object Name

school bell

Physical Description

copper (overall material)

metal (overall material)

Measurements

overall: 14.7 cm x 7.9 cm; 5 25/32 in x 3 1/8 in

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Home and Community Life: Education

Many Voices, One Nation

Exhibition

Many Voices, One Nation

Exhibition Location

National Museum of American History

Data Source

National Museum of American History

used

Education

Metadata Usage

CC0

Link to Original Record

https://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-0dd3-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record ID

nmah_1692583