Collection Highlights
Three Iroquois: Atotárho Protected by Black Snakes, Flanked by Deganawida Offering Wampum and Hiawatha
c. 1827
X.520[dup]
Watercolor, black and brown ink, and brown gouache over graphite on beige paper, laid on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Whistle
Object name
Whistle
Date
1830-1850
Medium
Ivory, wood
Dimensions
Overall: 1 x 1 x 1 5/8 in. ( 2.5 x 2.5 x 4.1 cm )
Description
Ivory whistle with short cylindrical body, open at one end; blow end has wooden insert.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Helen A. Collingswood
Object Number
1930.21
Gallery Label
According to the donor, this whistle was used by John McComb, Jr. (1763-1855) when he served as street commissioner to call together workmen employed in outlying parts of New York City.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
