Weathervane Ornament, circa 1800
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Artifact Overview
Artisans often made weathervanes from durable sheet metal. They attached pieces and reinforced stress points with straps of metal fastened with rivets. This rooster, or weathercock, may have set atop a church spire to convey a moral lesson based in Christian gospels.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Weathervane
Date Made
circa 1800
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
55.56.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Sheet Iron
Dimensions
Height: 11 in
Width: 8.75 in
Length: 36.75 in
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