Collection Highlights
Alexander Hamilton (1757-1804)
ca. 1793
1928.18
White marble
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Whistle
Object name
Whistle
Date
ca. 1960
Medium
Metal
Dimensions
Overall: 1 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 11/16 in. ( 3.8 x 3.8 x 1.7 cm )
Description
Bell Telephone whistle
Credit Line
Gift of Arlene Schulman
Object Number
2003.68.4
Gallery Label
This item was owned by Esther Nachman (1902-1998), the material great-aunt of the donor. Esther was born in Greece, grew up on the Lower East Side, and spent much of her adult life living in the Kingsbridge section of the Bronx.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
