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Jingle Bells
Jingle Bells
Jingle Bells

Jingle Bells

Manufacturer
Date1700-1800 CE
PeriodCanada under British rule
CultureIndigenous American
Place MadeCanada, North America
MediumMetal
DimensionsOther (Largest bell): 1.5 x 1.3 x 1.3 cm (9/16 x 1/2 x 1/2 in.)
Credit LineGift of Drs. John and Bessie Sawhill
Object number76.1.12
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    ProvenanceEstate of Howard D. Gibbs. Sold to Sawhill in October 1970 Schulman auction (Hans M. F. Schulman, Public Coin Auction, Pt. I, pg. 29, October 6-8, 1970).
    Label TextEight metal bells manufactured by the Hudson's Bay Company for use as trade items with Native Americans who may have used them on dog harnesses or on moccasins.

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