Collection Highlights
Ice cream dish
1877-1878
1980.14
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Ornate whistle w/ribbon
Title
Ornate whistle w/ribbon
Object name
Whistle
Date
1800-1875
Medium
Ivory, metal, silk
Dimensions
Overall: 18 1/8 x 2 1/2 x 3/4 in. ( 46 x 6.4 x 1.9 cm )
Description
Brass openwork whistle with ivory mouthpiece and end with a brass ring running through the end to which a white silk ribbon is strung, suspending the whistle.
Object Number
INV.11042
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
