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Whistle (Bosun whistle or boatswain pipe)
Vincent La Forme
1850-1870
Category
Metals
Creator/Artist/Maker
Vincent La Forme (Maker)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Materials
- Silver
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1980.0184 A, B
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Marshall P. Blankarn
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Complete Details
Object Number
1980.0184 A, B
Object Name
Whistle (Bosun whistle or boatswain pipe)
Category
Metals
Creator (Role)
Vincent La Forme (Maker)
Place of Origin
Boston; Massachusetts; Suffolk; New England; United States; North America
Date
1850-1870
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Mark
Location: Whistle, keel, side
Inscription: "L" stamped incuse
Type: Mark
Location: Whistle, keel, side
Inscription: "COIN" stamped incuse
Type: Mark
Location: Whistle, keel, side
Inscription: "BOSTON." stamped incuse
Type: Mark
Location: Whistle, keel, side
Inscription: Eagle stamped incuse
Type: Label
Location: Cord
Inscription: "80. 184 / b" handwritten in pencil on a rectangular, white paper tag with string
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Nautical
- Maritime
Materials
- Silver
- Cotton
Techniques
- Cast
- Woven
Dimensions (inches)
32.283 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
82 (L)
Dimensions (oz)
1.5521
Measurement Notes
The measurements above are the total of the Whistle (A) and the Cord (B) together.
Whistle (A) measurements: 2.100 H, 12.900 L, 2.300 W
Cord (B) measurement: 1.300 W