Alarm, Fire

Object/Artifact

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Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Alarm, Fire

Entry/Object ID

GHS 539

Description

Watchman's rattle composed of medium brown and dark brown wood. Medium brown handle, tongue, and turning mechanism. Body is dark brown. Handle is turned with series of incised lines. Body is also turned with incised lines near end of rectangular opening.

Dimensions

Height

7-1/8 in

Width

8-7/8 in

Depth

2-1/4 in

Material

wood, brass