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- Catalogue of Weather Vanes Manufactured by L.W. Cushing and Sons, 1883 -
- 1883
- Collections - Artifact
Catalogue of Weather Vanes Manufactured by L.W. Cushing and Sons, 1883
- Fox Hound Weathervane, 1875-1885 - Weathervanes point into the direction of the wind. This helped viewers anticipate weather changes before local forecasts became common after 1920. Functional weathervanes required a basic pointing device and directional arms, but manufacturers added decorative elements, or ornaments, to appeal to consumer interests. Domestic and wild animals in motion, as if running or jumping through the air, were popular.
- 1875-1885
- Collections - Artifact
Fox Hound Weathervane, 1875-1885
Weathervanes point into the direction of the wind. This helped viewers anticipate weather changes before local forecasts became common after 1920. Functional weathervanes required a basic pointing device and directional arms, but manufacturers added decorative elements, or ornaments, to appeal to consumer interests. Domestic and wild animals in motion, as if running or jumping through the air, were popular.