Whistle

Object/Artifact

The Salvation Army Central Territory Museum

Name/Title

Whistle

Entry/Object ID

1982.1172.1

Description

'Scout Whistle,' likely used by a Scout leader at Boy Scouts camp. There is a small cork ball inside the metal whistle. Engraved on top: "SCOUT/ WHISTLE" and on bottom: "GERMANY". On one side of the whistle is a small compass that has a blue circular center and needles, with red and black printed directional letters. The whistle is connected to a dark blue, dropthrough, adjustable cord for wearing around the neck.

Acquisition

Accession

1982.1172

Source or Donor

Unknown

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Credit Line

Central Territory Museum Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1965 - 1985

Notes

Date: c. 1970-1980

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

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

Dimensions

Depth

1 in

Length

26-1/2 in

Dimension Notes

length is whistle including cord w: 7/8"

Material

Metal, Cork, Fabric

Provenance

Notes

Made in Germany