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Rattle-whistle

CultureEnglish
Date1801-1802
MediumSilver-gilt and coral
DimensionsOverall: 5 1/4 inches (13.34 cm)
Credit LineGift of Virginia George
Object numberR55-19/1
On View
Not on view
DescriptionSilver-gilt rattle and whistle with coral "horn" against the evil eye; engraved with rings and floral designs; chain ring attached under whistle mouth piece and 8 small rattle bells attached to body.Provenance

Virginia Eaton George (1889-1975), Kansas City, MO, by 1955;

Her gift to The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City, MO, 1955.

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