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Rattle, Whistle, and Bells

1835–36
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Rattle, Whistle, and Bells
  • Date: 1835–36
  • Geography: Made in Birmingham, England
  • Culture: British
  • Medium: Silver
  • Dimensions: 5 1/4 x 2 in. (13.3 x 5.1 cm)
  • Credit Line: Purchase, Gifts in memory of Mrs. Thomas Clearwater, Leo D. Bretter Gift, Bequest of Adeline R. Brown, by exchange, Osceola Foundation Inc. Gift, and Gifts of Dr. and Mrs. A. L. Garbat, Manya Garbat Starr and Julian A. Garbat, by exchange, 1978
  • Object Number: 1978.287
  • Curatorial Department: The American Wing
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