Main box for blackbird call whistle [2009.46.56 .1].

Collection type: Object
Description: Main box for blackbird call whistle [2009.46.56 .1].
Long description: Blackbird call whistle [2009.46.56 .1] in original box [.2] with lid [2009.46.56 .3]. Part of a set entitled 'Flights of Fancy'. The box is made from grey paper and has a picture of a blackbird printed on the lid. The whistle inside is made from a carved piece of wood, still bearing bark on the exterior. There are printed instructions explaining how to use the whistle to good effect on the inside of the lid. The inside of the box is lined with shredded bits of brown paper. [FC 21/05/2010]
Geographical reference: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Europe > Northern Europe > United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; England Warwickshire Leamington Spa
Person: Field collector Unknown Collector; PRM source Hélène La Rue
Date
Acquisition information: Donated: 2009
Materials and processes: Material Wood Plant, Material Paper Plant, Material Ink, Material Glue, Process Printed, Process Carved, Process Forged (Metal), Process Glued, Process Perforated, Process Inscribed
Dimensions: Depth: max 70 mm, Width: max 100 mm, Length: max 100 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 2009.46.56.2

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