Large Cast-Iron Bell (Europe Display Case Item - Image 2 of 3)
Bells--Cast-iron--Europe; Bells--Exhibitions; Bells--History--Exhibitions
Side view of a cast iron bell similar to cow bells used in central Europe. The bell was found in Montana, where recent erosion had uncovered the remains of sheep that had been buried in a mudslide in the 1880s.
Unknown
Box, Thadis W.; Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library
Utah State University Libraries
Digital Initiatives Unit, Merrill-Cazier Library
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Eastern Europe
Large Cast-Iron Bell (Europe Display Case Item - Image 1 of 3)
Under-side view of a cast iron bell similar to cow bells used in central Europe. The bell was found in Montana, where recent erosion had uncovered the remains of sheep that had been buried in a mudslide in the 1880s.
Small Cast-Iron Bell (Europe Display Case Item - Image 2 of 3)
Bells--Cast-iron--Portugal; Bells--Exhibitions; Bells--History--Exhibitions
View of a small cast-iron bell from Portugal and used on goats in the mountains along the Spanish border.
Portugal
Small Cast-Iron Bell (Europe Display Case Item - Image 3 of 3)
Small Cast-Iron Bell (Europe Display Case Item - Image 1 of 3)
Swiss Cowbell (Europe Display Case Item - Image 1 of 3)
Bells--Switzerland; Cowbells--Switzerland; Bells--Exhibitions; Bells--History--Exhibitions
View of a large brass cow bell from Switzerland. This particular bell was never used on cattle but is a representation of what bells were used on cattle in the Alps.
Switzerland
Swiss Cowbell (Europe Display Case Item - Image 2 of 3)
Swiss Cowbell (Europe Display Case Item - Image 3 of 3)
Refreshments served at the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit Opening
Bells--Exhibitions; Bells--History--Exhibitions
View of visitors at a refreshment table at the opening night reception of the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit held at the Merrill-Cazier Library, October 28, 2009.
Utah State University, Merrill-Cazier Library
Logan, Utah
View of the Bells exhibit from an upper level above the Bells exhibit display
Overhead view of visitors at the opening night reception of the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit held at the Merrill-Cazier Library, October 28, 2009.
Barbara Middleton and visitors socializing during the opening night reception of the Bells exhibit
Barbara Middleton and visitors at the opening night reception of the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit held at the Merrill-Cazier Library, October 28, 2009.
Group of four visitors with library staff socializing during the opening night reception of the Bells exhibit
Visitors and library staff at the opening night reception of the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit held at the Merrill-Cazier Library, October 28, 2009.
Visitors and library staff viewing various exhibit displays and socializing during the opening night reception of the Bells exhibit
Visitors at the opening night reception of the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit held at the Merrill-Cazier Library, October 28, 2009.
Four Visitors viewing displays and socializing during the opening night reception of the Bells exhibit
Visitors at the opening night reception of the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit held at the Merrill-Cazier Library, October 28, 2009
Visitors near the North America display socializing during the opening night reception of the Bells exhibit
Two Visitors near the Australia display during the opening night reception of the Bells exhibit
Visitors near the Africa display socializing during the opening night reception of the Bells exhibit
Two Visitors near the Europe exhibit display
Visitors and library staff socializing during the opening night reception of the Bells exhibit
Richard Clement and Thad Box during the opening night reception of the Bells exhibit
Dean of Libraries, Richard Clement, and Thad Box during the opening night reception of the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit held at the Merrill-Cazier Library, October 28, 2009.
Visitor viewing a Bells exhibit display case
A visitor views a display at the opening night reception of the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit held at the Merrill-Cazier Library, October 28, 2009.
Barbara Middleton with other guests during the opening night reception of the Bells exhibit
Visitor socializing with library staff during the opening night reception of the Bells exhibit
Richard Clement, Dean of Libraries, at Utah State University, presents for the opening of the Bells exhibit
Richard Clement, Dean of Libraries, at Utah State University, giving a presentation on opening night reception of the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit held at the Merrill-Cazier Library, October 28, 2009.
Barbara Middleton presenting at the opening night reception of the Bells exhibit
Barbara Middleton, exhibit co-curator, presenting at the opening night reception of the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit held at the Merrill-Cazier Library, October 28, 2009.
Thad Box lecturing at the opening night reception of the Bells exhibit
Thad Box, retired dean of Utah State University's College of Natural Resources, lecturing at the opening night reception of the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit held at the Merrill-Cazier Library, October 28, 2009. Box's personal bell collection was highlighted as the focus of the exhibit.
Thad Box holding a walking cane while lecturing at the opening night reception of the Bells exhibit
Thad Box holding a bell while lecturing at the opening night reception of the Bells exhibit
Audience at the opening presentations for the Bells exhibit
Visitors attend the presentations for the opening night reception of the Bells: Connecting Animals, People and Land Exhibit held at the Merrill-Cazier Library, October 28, 2009.
Small Brass Bells from India (Image 4 of 5)
Bells--India; Bells--Exhibitions; Bells--History--Exhibitions
View of a variety of brass bells acquired in Rajasthan, India. These types of bells are often used for decoration of camels, or sometimes horses and elephants. Although evidence of wear and use are visible, the age is unknown.
Rajasthan, India
Small Brass Bells from India (Image 2 of 5)
Small Brass Bells from India (Image 3 of 5)
Small Brass Bells from India (Image 5 of 5)
Small Brass Bells from India (Image 1 of 5)
Side View of Cast Bronze Bells from India, Four Bells Attached with White Rope (Modern Bells Display Case Item)
Bells--India; Bronze Bells--India; Bells--Exhibitions; Bells--History--Exhibitions
View of cast bronze bells from India, typically used to decorate camels and elephants. The bells were new when acquired, and each are stamped 'Bells of Sharana, India '79'
India
Top View of Cast Bronze Bells from India, Four Bells Attached with White Rope (Modern Bells Display Case Item)
Side View of Cast Bronze Bells from India, Five Bells Attached with Red Rope (Modern Bells Display Case Item)
Side View of Cast Bronze Bells from India, Four Bells Attached with Red Rope (Modern Bells Display Case Item)
Small Bevin Style Bell (Modern Display Case Item)
Bells
North America
Bells--North America; Cowbells--North America; Bells--Exhibitions; Bells--History--Exhibitions
View of a large Moore/Blum bell, which pre-dates the Civil War. The triangle fold of the metal on the top, the oval mouth, and two-riveted sides are characteristic of the earliest bells made. Decades of wear and makeshift repairs are visible. The collar is made from several plies of the inner fabric of a discarded conveyor belt.
Large Moore/Blum Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 1 of 3)
Large Moore/Blum Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 2 of 3)
Large Moore/Blum Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 3 of 3)
Coldcutter Tool (North America Display Case Item)
Agriculture--tools
View of a hammer-like chisel implement, also known as a Coldcutter.
Small Blum Bell (North America Display Case Item - Image 5 of 6)
Bells--North America; Bells--Exhibitions; Bells--History--Exhibitions
View of a small Blum bell, usually used for goats. The leather collar indicates this bell was used on larger animals.
Texas