overall: 3 7/16 in x 3 1/2 in x 16 3/8 in; 8.73125 cm x 8.89 cm x 41.5925 cm
Object Name:
whistle
Place made:
United States
Date made:
1900-1910
Description (Brief):
<p>This whistle was made in the United States around 1900 to 1910. It is a three-tone locomotive or steamboat whistle made of wood.</p>
<p>This whistle was used by William T. Armstrong (1879-1965), orchestra leader and musician in vaudeville and silent film theaters. Armstrong grew up in South River, New Jersey and began playing drums at the age of 14. He continued his musical career through the mid-1910s, after which, Armstrong began work in banking and finance. This artifact is part of a collection of drums, sound effect instruments, and other percussion instruments used by Armstrong.</p>
Location:
Currently not on view
Credit Line:
Gift of Pamela A. Carlin and Evelyn A. Mark in memory of William T. Armstrong
