Wood and brass fire alarm

Object/Artifact

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Jefferson County Museum

Name/Title

Wood and brass fire alarm

Entry/Object ID

384

Description

Wood and brass noisemaker. Six pointed star shaped gear flips over thin strip of wood to make noise. Handle has grooves for better grip. Stamped into brass "CITY 340". Wood of handle is lighter than rattle section.

Acquisition

Accession

79

Source or Donor

Read, Eleanor Perry

Acquisition Method

Gift

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1880 - circa 1920

Material

Metal, Wood