BRASS SCHOOL BELL (a) WITH WOODEN HANDLE (b), UNATTACHED. IRON ROD EXTENDS FROM END OF HANDLE, THROUGH IT TO CURVED END THAT HOLDS AN IRON BALL CLAPPER INSIDE BELL. USED BY MISS JULIA COLEMAN AT PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL TO SIGNAL CHANGE OF CLASSES, 1930-40s.
A brass school bell used by Julia Coleman to signal change of classes, 1930 - 1940s
Person: Kevin Alexander Organization: Jimmy Carter National Historical Park Role: Author Position: Park Guide Address: 300 North Bond Street Plains GA 31780 Email: kevin_alexander@nps.gov