Collection Highlights
President Lincoln at Home, Reading the scriptures to his son and wife
Date:
1865
Object Number:
PR.052.52
Medium:
Paper
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Whistle
Object Number:
1930.21
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.
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.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. Helen A. Collingswood
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
