Dove Weathervane

CultureAmerican
Titles
  • Dove Weathervane
Datec. 1875–1900
Made inUnited States
MediumZinc
Dimensions20 × 8 1/2 × 13 1/2 in. (50.8 × 21.6 × 34.3 cm)
(including base): 27 × 8 1/2 × 13 1/2 in. (68.6 × 21.6 × 34.3 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, gift of Miss Ima Hogg
Object numberB.55.8
Non exposé

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Department
Bayou Bend
Object Type
DescriptionWeathervanes, eye-catching emblems perched high atop public and private buildings, were the products of specialist colonial artisans during the 1700s. By the second half of the 1800s, commercial production of weathervanes increased significantly with a wide variety of subjects available. Roosters, eagles, and birds were among the most popular.
Provenance[American Folk Art Gallery, New York]; purchased by Miss Ima Hogg, March 10, 1955; given to MFAH.

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