University of Reading | Archive and Museum Database

Object number
56/213
Description
This is a canister type sheep bell, used to help shepherds locate sheep. It originally came from a shop in the area around Salisbury plain, but it is not known where it was used.
Physical description
1 canister bell [metal and leather]; good condition
Object name
Bell, canister, sheep
Material
Metal, Leather
Associated subject
LIVESTOCK MANAGEMENT : herding
Sheep
External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_1710.tif - High resolution image