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Gift of Kenneth Cameron, 1984.59.0 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Silver Whistle
Gift of Kenneth Cameron, 1984.59.0 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Silver Whistle

Dateabout 1892
Mediumsilver
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length): 5 3/4in. (14.6cm)
ClassificationsInstruments
Credit LineGift of Kenneth Cameron
DescriptionA silver whistle inscribed with the initials and dates "D. N. T. Dec. 25, 1892/ D. N. T. Jr. Dec. 25, 1922." The whistle has a ball at the end opposite the end of the user. The inscriptions are located on a plate behind the ball with a ring attached on the edge.
Object number1984.59.0
NotesAccording to the donor, the whistle was found among the Diocesan Archives and is most likely a Connecticut item.
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