Museum object · Tools and Equipment
Whistle from pilot survival vest owned by Charles F. Bolden
ca. 2000
Smithsonian NMAAHC collection
Source catalog description
This description refers to material held by Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. Visual details below describe the original material.
A drab olive green pea whistle attached to the survival vest (2014.243.34.1) owned by Charles F. Bolden. The whistle has a small cork ball inside and is attached to the vest with a lenths of white cordage strung through an attachment at the back. The cord attaches to the top of a pocket on the PL side of the survival vest.
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Catalog metadata · CC0 · Source checked 2026-10-13
Catalog reference: 2014.243.34.10