Norwegian post horn

National Postal Museum

Object Details

Description
This post horn was used in Norway during the 1850s to announce the arrival of the mail. There is no additional information available for this object.
Credit line
Gift of Norwegian Postal Museum
1850-1860
Object number
0.293986.1
Type
Employee Gear
Medium
metal
Dimensions
Height x Width x Depth (NTE; strap not included): 12 x 7 x 3 in. (30.48 x 17.78 x 7.62 cm)
Place
NORWAY (kingdom)
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National Postal Museum Collection
National Postal Museum
Topic
American Expansion (1800-1860)
International Postal Operations
Record ID
npm_0.293986.1
Metadata Usage (text)
Not determined
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/hm8598eb563-afbe-414e-8a59-859ed31f916e
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