Servants bell system
Acc.no: PEZPH : 1987.169
Identification
Description: Indicator bell system used by servants, probably Edwardian. Has six windows for each area of the house:- Bedroom (1 and 2), bathroom, lounge, dining room, front door. Has the words 'Joseph Johns Junr. Electrician. St. Ives'. Wooden box with hinges on left, glass front. Inside are six pieces of cardboard, each attached to a spring which was activated by the bell. There are stars on each of the pieces of cardboard. System was used in the kitchen/dairy of Carne Farm House in Nancledra. Mr. Osborne lived in the house prior to the present owners and would have used the bell system.
Description
Production
Person: Johns, Junr., Joseph
Category: Social History
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