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Policeman's Whistle
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| Accession #: | 4159.5 |
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| Title: | Policeman's Whistle |
| Object Type: | Whistle |
| Participants: |
Shannon, William (user)
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| Physical Description: | Red whistle appears to be of an early plastic and of a slightly ovoid shape. End of whistle is pierced to accommodate a neck strap or chain. |
| Description: | Just getting to Spokane Falls was a challenge. William and Sarah Shannon traveled from Minnesota to San Francisco by train, then to Portland by boat and on to Spokane by wagon train. William worked on a Northern Pacific Railway construction crew and later became a Spokane police officer. After retiring from the police force, he worked as house detective at the Spokane Hotel. |
| Category: | History |
| Subjects/Topics/Concepts: |
Law Enforcement (Industry)
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| Geographical Reference: | Spokane (Washington->Spokane County) |
| Dimensions: |
Object L x Diameter 2 5/8 x 1 "
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| Marks/Inscription: |
PATENTED AUG. 10, 1869
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| Credit Line: | Bequest of Lawarence Angell, 2007 |
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