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Marilyn Bell Collection

Name / TitleStick
CollectionMarilyn Bell Collection
Object ID980.6.2
ProvenanceThe feeding stick was used to pass food to Marilyn Bell while in the water during her crossing of Lake Ontario in 1954.
Length128.270
Depth2.540
Width6.350
Description

Wooden stick with metal band in a loop with regularly spaced holes.

Notes

50.5 x 2.5 x 1 in
131 x 6.3 x 2.5 cm

PeopleMarilyn Bell
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This photograph shows Marilyn Bell starting her swim. This is a black and white photograph.
This photograph shows a portrait headshot of Marilyn Bell smiling at camera, in a bathing suit. This is a sepia photograph on cardstock. It is autographed by Marilyn Bell to Gus Ryder (
This photograph shows an action shot of Marilyn Bell swimming in the water. Her head is out of the water and she is smiling for the camera. Bell is also wearing a swim cap. This is a black and white photograph. Below the photo is a caption that reads
This photograph shows Marilyn Bell smiling with swimming goggles raised. This is a black and white photograph.
This photograph shows Marilyn Bell standing on stage in swimsuit and cap. This is a matte black and white photograph.
This photograph shows profile of Marilyn Bell at the microphone. This is a black and white photograph.
This photograph shows Marilyn Bell in white car driving in the parade. This is a matte black and white photograph. On the front bottom in red reads
This photograph shows Marilyn Bell in water, mid stroke wearing a swim cap. This is a glossy black and white photograph. There is writing on top
Wooden stick with cloth tape around a wire basket.
Green rubber molded goggles with two plastic lenses.
Black nylon swimsuit. A crest has been removed from chest area, leaving threads intact. White elastic inserts at shoulders.
Wooden stick with metal band in a loop with regularly spaced holes.