Colonial Choices
whisle

GREGORY GULUZIAN


I like a whistle. It is used for finding people that are lost or when danger is coming. And also it's used as a musical instrument to start parties or celebrations. It's also used for rituals.

Object Title: whistle
Creator Name: unknown
Nationality/Culture: United States
Date: 1810 CE - 1840 CE
Dimensions: 2 ½ x 3 x 1 ½ in.
Materials: molded redware, colored slip, lead glaze
Museum: The New York Historical Society
drawing of whistle

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