Old School Hand Bell
An old hand bell with a wooden handle and visible clapper stands alone on the page.
An old-fashioned hand bell stands alone on the page, just like the ones once used to signal the end of recess. The slender wooden handle flows into a bell-shaped metal cover, with the round clapper peeking out below.
What can you see?
The handle ends in a small knob at the top and has a gently curved, waisted shape. The wide bell body has a double outline along its lower rim, hinting at the bell's hem. The clapper hangs in the middle on a short rod.
- Handle in warm wood brown
- Bell body in shiny brass yellow
- Clapper in a slightly darker shade
Who is this coloring page for?
The large, clearly defined shape of the bell and its simple handle make this coloring page well suited for younger children from about three years old. Hand bells like this were once used in schools to signal the end of a break, before electric bells existed. The picture fits well with the theme of starting school or school history.
What do you think an old school bell sounds like?
