Collection Highlights
The Surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown
Date:
Object Number:
PR.068.34
Medium:
Paper, engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Whistle
Object Number:
1941.1010
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silver plate, mothor-of-pearl
Dimensions:
Overall: 3 1/4 x 1 x 1/4 in. ( 8.3 x 2.5 x 0.6 cm )
Description:
Cast silver plate whistle with a mother-of-pearl handle; cast silver body with foliate c-scrolls above a semi-circular opening; tapers to the semi-circular mouth; scalloped edge where the mother-of-pearl handle is inserted; no maker's marks.
Credit Line:
Gift of Adelaide Milton de Groot
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
