Description (Labels & Markings)
The number '52' is on the top right of Thomas Collection label which is adhered to the object. The number '518' has been written on the top left of the Thomas Collection label.
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Author: Eleanor Wilkinson

Description (Physical description)
Bell of iron, large, plain, long.

Event Date
Author: maa

Description (Labels & Markings)
Luggage tag attached with string reads: '52 | [illegible]'
N.B. whole label is in poor condition and the writing is not easily distinguishable.
Event Date
Author: Katrina Dring

Description (Labels & Markings)
Thomas label adhered to surface of bell reads: '518 | 52 / Bell, iron, plain. / Bini.'
Event Date
Author: Katrina Dring

Context (Related Documents)
1st Thomas Catalogue notes numbers 1-249 as "Bini (Benin City)". [R.Hand]

Event Date 31/5/2001
Author: maa

Context (Related Documents)
See E 1910.118 and E 1913.3 records for further details about the Thomas Collection from Nigeria. [T.Cotterill]
Event Date 7/5/2001
Author: Katrina Dring

Description (Physical description)
Damaged at the top and two large holes in metal. [A.Nadin]
Event Date 14/8/2003
Author: Katrina Dring

Context (Related Documents)
Numbered '52' in the Thomas Collection, 1st catalogue.
Event Date 14/12/2016
Author: Eleanor Wilkinson

Context (Amendments / updates)
Record updated as part of the Museum Affordances project 2018-2020

Event Date 6/9/2018
Author: Katrina Dring

Description (Physical description)
A large bell made from sheet iron. No clapper remains
Event Date 6/9/2018
Author: Katrina Dring