two-sided flat legless rooster; red, yellow and black pigments; openwork tail wired together; central vertical rod extends through body

Rooster weathervane, c. 1890

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This handmade weathervane perched proudly atop a barn in Red Hook, New York, until it was sold in the 1970s. It is made of pieces cut from sheet copper, riveted and wired together. The original surface was later painted, resulting in the crackling you see today.

Details
Title
Rooster weathervane
Role
Artist
Accession Number
2004.177.14
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two-sided flat legless rooster; red, yellow and black pigments; openwork tail wired together; central vertical rod extends through body