Hamburg Rooster weathervane, c. 1880
L.W. Cushing & Sonsexpand_more
Copper, pigmentexpand_more
Gift of John and Elizabeth Driscollexpand_more 2004.177.4
On View in Gallery 304expand_more
Nineteenth century American farmers developed an astonishing variety of poultry crossbreeds - highly specific kinds of birds raised for meat, eggs, or even appearance. Weathervane makers catered to this popularity by developing breed specific vanes such as this Hamburg Rooster. This rooster's magnificently swept back comb and tail would have given the illusion of a brisk wind, even on a still day.
Details
- Title
- Hamburg Rooster weathervane
- Artist Life
- Waltham, Massachusetts, 1872–1933
- Role
- Manufacturer
- Accession Number
- 2004.177.4
- Curator Approved
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