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Object ID |
2021.017.001 |
Object Name |
Whistle, factory |
Other Name |
Whistle, steam |
Collection |
Torrington Industry Collection |
Description |
Brass steam whistle, cylindrical shape with 'acorn' style finial. Marked 'Crosby Steam Gage & Valve Company / Boston / Pat. Jan. 30, 1877' . Also stamped with serial number '9935'. Whistle was salvaged from a dumpster at the Torrington Company building on Field Street by the donor in 1999. When found, the whistle had been cut from the pipe. A section of pipe is still attached at the base. |
Date |
late 19th century |

