Smithsonian Museum

National Postal Museum

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.

Date

1850-1860

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)

Type

Employee Gear

Topic

American Expansion (1800-1860)

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National Postal Museum Collection

Place

NORWAY (kingdom)

Object number

0.293986.1