Primitive Wooden Ratchet Noise Maker

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Title

Primitive Wooden Ratchet Noise Maker

Description

These were used as an alarm on the streets before there were sirens. It is exceptionally loud! They were also called Halloween Noisemakers, with possible origination in Germany.

Date

Early 1900's

Identifier

2023.166

Artifact Item Type Metadata

Materials

Wood; 10" x 12.5".

Condition

Fair.