Rooster weathervane, c. 1890
Unknown artist, United Statesexpand_more
Copper, iron, pigmentexpand_more
Gift of John and Elizabeth Driscollexpand_more 2004.177.14
On View in Gallery 304expand_more
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.
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- Title
- Rooster weathervane
- Role
- Artist
- Accession Number
- 2004.177.14
- Curator Approved
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