Bellpull

Germany

1820-30

  • Titles Bellpull (Descriptive)
  • Medium cast iron
  • Dimensions Lower piece: 6 7/16 × 4 3/4 in. (16.3 × 12 cm) Upper piece: 2 3/8 × 4 5/16 in. (6 × 11 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of American Cast Iron Pipe Company, 1986.506
  • Work Type bellpull
  • Classification Furnishings and Equipment

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