Bell Collection (page 99)

Constructing Bell
1926: The luminous Liberty Bell under construction for the Sesquicentennial Exposition at Philadelphia, celebrating the 150th anniversary of American independence

Downstairs Rebellion
circa 1840: Servants sitting in front of a fire ignore a bell ringing from upstairs. The caption reads, Oh ah let em ring again

Liberty Bell
1926: A cavalry regiment leading the inaugural parade beneath a huge reproduction of the Liberty Bell, built for the opening of the Great Exposition in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cow with cow bell, cattle drive on Lake Vilsalpsee at Tannheim, Tannheimer Tal high valley, Tyrol, Austria, Europe

Cook preparing a paella, a Spanish rice dish, adding peppers, series, no. 2

Scheuchzers Bellflower (Campanula scheuchzeri)

Water Lobelia (Lobelia dortmanna)

Bell tower of the parish church of St. Peter and Paul, Oberammergau, Bavaria, Germany, Europe

Bell of Schwallenbach near Spitz, Wachau, Waldviertel, Lower Austria, Austria, Europe

Grilled red and yellow peppers, in preparation for the Peperonata appetizer

Giralda bell tower, Seville, Andalusia, Spain, Europe

Harbour bell, port of Steckborn with Schloss Steckborn castle at back, Lake Constance, Switzerland, Europe, PublicGround

Clock with mechanical figures, tower of city hall, market square, Jena, Thuringia, Germany, Europe

Hinduism, bell, colourful prayer flags, Mahakal Hindu Temple, Observatory Hill, Darjeeling, West Bengal, Lesser Himalaya, India, South Asia, Asia

Sign Freistaat Bayern, English for Free State of Bavaria with a bell on a natural stone wall, Namibia

Romanesque church of Santa Maria de Porqueres, Porqueres, Catalonia, Spain

Peace Bell Maria Dolens, World War I Memorial, Rovereto region of Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy

Santorini typical church

Santorini sunset

Oia Greece at sunset

Oia Greece at sunset

Santorini town

Santorini typical church sunset

ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL (1847-1922). American (Scottish-born) teacher and inventor. Bell entering the Roman ruins at Pompeii, Italy. Photographed c1888

LONDON: NIGHT-WATCHMAN. A night-watchman making his rounds in London. Woodcut, English, 1608

MOSCOW: CHURCH CONSTRUCTION. The casting of the bell and the hanging of it in the Cathedral of the Archangel in the Kremlin, Moscow, Russia. Contemporary miniature, mid 16th century

MEXICO: MISSIONARIES. Mexican Indians converted to Christianity, while the bishop of New Spain officiates at a baptismal rite. Illumination from the Chronicles of Michoacan, by Pablo Beaumont, c1750

METHODIST CONFERENCE, 1891. The African-American delegates to the Second Ecumenical Methodist Conference in Washington, D.C. Photograph by C.M. Bell, October 1891

SALVATION ARMY: CHRISTMAS. A woman with the Salvation Army rings a bell to get donations for the poor during Christmas in Detroit, Michigan, c1903

CALIFORNIA: MISSION, c1909. The Mission San Gabriel Arcangel near Pasadena, California. Stereograph, c1909

PRIESTS, 1568. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

DANCE OF DEATH, 1545. Death and the Priest. Woodcut by Hans Lutzelburger after Hans Holbein the Younger, from the series Dance of Death, Lyons, France, 1545

SYMBOLS: WEDDINGS. Various symbols for weddings and anniversaries

SYMBOL: ANNOUNCEMENT. Town criers bell, symbol of an announcement

GOLFING, c1910. Colin Bell golfing. Photograph, c1910

ALEXANDER GRAHAM BELL. Bell at the New York end of the first long-distance telephone call to Chicago, 18 October 1892

BELL TELEPHONE, 1884. Scenes from American Bell Telephone Company, incorporated in March 1885. Wood engravings, American, 1884

WORLD WAR I: PARADE, 1919. Pennsylvanias 28th Iron Division passing before the Liberty Bell during a parade in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Photograph, 1919

WORLD WAR I: GAS WARFARE. Soldier ringing a bell to warn of an imminent gas attack during World War I. Photograph, 1914-1918

ZIMMERMANN TELEGRAM, 1917. Page 2 of the British decode of the Zimmermann telegram in the copy made by Edward Bell of the American Embassy in London and forwarded to the U.S

ZIMMERMANN TELEGRAM, 1917. Page 4 of the British decode of the Zimmermann telegram in the copy made by Edward Bell of the American Embassy in London and forwarded to the U.S

ZIMMERMANN TELEGRAM, 1917. Page 3 of the British decode of the Zimmermann telegram in the copy made by Edward Bell of the American Embassy in London and forwarded to the U.S

The white of the church and houses and the blue of Aegean Sea as symbols of Greece, Oia, Santorini, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

The white steeple of the church and the blue Aegean Sea as symbols of Greece, Oia, Santorini, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

Top view of the blue Aegean Sea from the typical village of Oia, Santorini, Cyclades, Greek Islands, Greece, Europe

LINCOLN AND FAMILY. President Abraham Lincoln with his sons Tad and Robert Todd and wife Mary Todd Lincoln; a portrait of Willie is hanging in the background

SMELLIE & BELL. William Smellie (1740?-1795), Scottish printer and antiquary, and Andrew Bell (1726-1809), Scottish engraver and publisher, Smellies partner in the Encyclopaedia Britannica project

FREDERICK A. C. MUHLENBERG (1750-1801). Frederick Augustus Conrad Muhlhenberg. American clergyman
FREDERICK A.C. MUHLENBERG (1750-1801). Frederick Augustus Conrad Muhlhenberg. American clergyman and politician. As first Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives

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The resonating sound of the bell echoes through the church as the dedicated bell ringers pull on the ropes, creating a melodious symphony that fills the air. Their synchronized movements and skillful technique bring life to this ancient tradition. In "The Underwriter Who Missed The Total Loss, " H. M. Bateman humorously portrays a moment of oversight, where an underwriter fails to recognize a disastrous situation unfolding before his eyes - perhaps he was too engrossed in listening to the enchanting chimes of bells nearby. Charles Chuck Yeager, an American pilot known for breaking barriers and pushing boundaries, soared through the skies with unparalleled bravery and determination. As he flew at incredible speeds, one can only imagine how his heart raced when hearing the distant tolls of bells below. "The Angelus, " painted between 1857-1859, captures a serene scene where people pause their daily activities upon hearing the Angelus bell from a nearby church. They bow their heads in prayer or reflection, acknowledging something greater than themselves. Pembroke College stands tall since its establishment in 1675; its historic walls have witnessed countless generations passing by. The ringing bells mark important moments within this esteemed institution's history - celebrations, graduations, and gatherings that resonate throughout time. Underneath an orange harvest moon's glow lies a picturesque landscape adorned with two cows wearing delicate bells around their necks. In Alpine scenery like this, these musical accessories serve both practical purposes and add charm to nature's harmonious composition. Tsukioka Yoshitoshi's artwork "Teasing the Cat" depicts mischievous playfulness as children swing on a ringing bell rope while teasing an unsuspecting feline companion nearby. Laughter fills the air as they revel in innocent joy amidst such simple pleasures. George Morris is celebrated for his exceptional talent as a bell ringer during 1863 when eight majestic bells resounded under his skilled hands.