Social History — 1907
Whistle
Tinplate penny whistle with spinning feature in the shape of a windmill. The windmill is painted red with gold sails, whistle and roof. A cast tin flat figure of a woman is stepping out of the windmill. When blown the long tubular mouthpiece emits a whistle sound and spins the sails. Purchased for one penny (1d) from a London street trader on 25th June 1907.
- Category:
- Social History
- Object ID:
- 80.525/907
- Object name:
- whistle
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- 1907
- Material:
tin, paint
- Measurements/duration:
- H 110 mm, W 52 mm, D 38 mm
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- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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