tuning bell
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Name of Instrument: tuning bell
Maker / Brand:
Stearns Catalog #: 0183
Country of Origin: Rome, Italy
Region of Origin: Europe
Instrument Category: Idiophone
Date of Fabrication: 1902
Location: IDI C 1
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Description: This metal Bell is mounted on a walnut box resonator; it measures 9.3 cm in height and is pitched at a'.
Research: Prof. James M. Borders