Automobile Weathervane, 1910-1920
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Weathervanes point into the direction of the wind. This helped viewers anticipate weather changes before local forecasts became common after 1920. Functional vanes required a basic pointing device and directional arms, but manufacturers added decorative elements, or ornaments, to appeal to consumer interests. Changing transportation technologies became popular symbols of modernity during the late-19th and early-20th centuries.
Weathervanes point into the direction of the wind. This helped viewers anticipate weather changes before local forecasts became common after 1920. Functional vanes required a basic pointing device and directional arms, but manufacturers added decorative elements, or ornaments, to appeal to consumer interests. Changing transportation technologies became popular symbols of modernity during the late-19th and early-20th centuries.
Artifact
Weathervane
Date Made
1910-1920
Creators
Unknown
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
76.80.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Copper (Metal)
Gilding (Material)
Color
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Width: 12 in
Length: 36 in
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