Brass ship's whistle from the E. W. Scripps.

Name/Title

Brass ship's whistle from the E. W. Scripps.

Entry/Object ID

2012.017.008L

Description

Brass ship's whistle, believed to come from the E.W. Scripps, or possibly a vessel that burnt in San Diego Harbor.

Collection

Stephen Birch Aquarium Collection

Made/Created

Notes

Date: Early 20th century.

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term

Whistle, Steam

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Whistle

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Device, Sound Signaling

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Sound Communication Devices

Nomenclature Class

Sound Communication T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 06: Tools & Equipment for Communication

Search Terms

E. W. Scripps

Material

Brass