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Bells made of scrap metals
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Cultural Objects, Folk Art

Found Object Bells

People
Maker/Creator: Marvin Thomas
Date
Unknown
Places
Simpsons (Locust Grove District)
Material/Medium

Repurposed metal pieces

Specifications
  •         Height (large bell):  9 1/2 inches
  •         Diameter at base: 5 inches
  •         Height (small bell:) 4  3/4 inches
  •         Diameter at base: 2  1/2 inches

 

Description

Marvin Thomas created these hand bells from a variety of common materials. One handle appears to be the end of a mop handle topped with a rubber walking cane tip finial. He incorporated metal lamp parts and formed the bells’ clappers from metal nuts attached to lengths of chain. While the sound is not especially melodious, these bells are attention-getters!

Keywords
folk art, bell
Bio Sketch

Marvin Jewell Thomas (1910 – 2006) was married to Daisy DeWitt Thomas.