Cow weathervane, c. 1870
Cushing & Whiteexpand_more
Copper, zinc, giltexpand_more
Gift of funds from the Decorative Arts Council with proceeds from the 2007 Antiques Show and Saleexpand_more 2008.73
Not on Viewexpand_more
This cow weathervane was made by one of the most prominent American weathervane manufacturers, Cushing & White. The finely muscled, three-dimensional copper body and the delicate features of the zinc head are the result of the finely crafted molds and the hand-hammered technique for which Cushing and White was known. Originally gilded, the sheet copper body has weathered to a warm green patina, leaving only a shadow of the gilding squares.
Details
- Title
- Cow weathervane
- Artist Life
- Waltham, Massachusetts, 1867-1872
- Role
- Manufacturer
- Accession Number
- 2008.73
- Curator Approved
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