Push bell
Date1910
Mediumplastic, silver
Dimensions1 1/8 × 2 1/4 in. (2.9 × 5.7 cm)
ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Mrs. Betty Hartman
Object numberPC1984.31.31
DescriptionThis electric push bell features a domed, blue enameled surface with a textured guilloché repeated pattern. A brass rim encircles the bell and at the top, a small white button would have activated the internal mechanism, producing a chime or buzz when pressed. A frayed fabric-covered electrical cord extends from the back, suggesting it was once wired into a larger system. Push bells like this were used in homes, offices, and hotels to signal attendants or visitors.On View
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