Collection Highlights
Wooden leg of Gouverneur Morris
Date:
ca. 1780
Object Number:
1954.148
Medium:
Oak, leather, metal
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Watchmen's rattle/ noisemaker
Object Number:
INV.7877
Date:
1875-1900
Medium:
Wood, steel
Dimensions:
Overall: 9 1/4 x 2 in. ( 23.5 x 5.1 cm )
Description:
Wooden noisemaker with ratchet mounted on wooden handle with metal dowel; clapper mounted in rectangular projection and held in place with metal screws.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
