Two camel bells decorated with stars and eagles, early 20th century
Description
Two camel bells decorated with stars and eagles; one is smaller than the other.
Inscribed on tag, "Camel bells given by J. R. Williams cartoonist. First used camels to cross desert to California" attached to bells
Dates
- early 20th century
Language of Materials
Materials in English
Access Restrictions
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Extent
From the Collection: 1 extent_missing
Credit Line
Gilcrease Museum/The University of Tulsa
Provenance
Britzman Collection
Medium
brass, copper alloy
Dimensions
Overall (A): 4 1/4 × 4 1/2 in. (10.8 × 11.4 cm) Overall (B): 3 1/2 × 3 1/2 in. (8.9 × 8.9 cm)
Notes
The Homer and Helen Britzman collection consists of over 10,000 objects belonging to Charles M. Russell including letters, drawings, personal belongings, photos, and other memorabilia. Homer Britzman worked extensively with Charles Russell’s wife, Nancy, to write Russell’s biography. Chain of custody: Nancy Russell, Homer and Helen Britzman, Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center, Amon Carter (inventoried collection in 1997), Gilcrease Management Trust (will become property of TU Special Collections if management agreement between TU and the City of Tulsa is severed).
Repository Details
Part of the Gilcrease Museum/Helmerich Center for American Research Repository
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