Collection Highlights
Cake board
1825-1835
1937.1562
Wood
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Whistle
Object name
Whistle
Date
1850-1900
Medium
Wood, metal, paint
Dimensions
Overall: 4 x 4 3/4 x 1 1/2 in. ( 10.2 x 12.1 x 3.8 cm )
Description
Whistle in the form of a bird with body made of painted sheet metal and wire legs attached to a circular wooden base painted black; mouthpiece is made of wood, painted black, and attached to tip of the tail; sound produced is a "toot."
Object Number
INV.8133
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
