F.L. Johnson Bicycle Whistles - Patented January 29, 1889

Fredrick L. Johnson of Wallingford Connecticut was a whistle designer at the turn of the 19th century 1885 - 1910. Johnson capitalized on the bicycle craze during the time of the high wheel or Ordinary bicycle and continued with the arrival of the Safety bicycle. His whistles were loud. With a long tube they were designed after the principle of a steam whistle. Below are two examples.