THIS IS A WONDERFUL TOY FLUTE.  MADE OF HARD PLASTIC IT IS CALLED "BIRD CALL FLUTE"...WONDERFUL COLOR GRAPHICS ON THE FRONT THAT HAS THE ARTIST NAME IN THE CORNER "SAM COTY".  THE BACK IS FILLED WITH INFORMATION.  IN ADDITION TO THE DIRECTIONS ON HOW TO USE THE TOY IT HAS ALL THE COMPANY INFO. IT WAS MADE BY "BACON BROTHERS" OF BOSTON MASS AND DATED 1954.  WHISTLE IS A GORGEOUS RED AND YELLOW PLASTIC AND IN GOOD WORKING CONDITION. IT MEASURES 6 1/2" WIDE. THIS IS OLD STORE STOCK AND RARE TO FIND COMPLETE WITH CARD. GREAT ADDITION TO ANY COLLECTION.