Unknown American
Dove Weathervane

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Maker Unknown American

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

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Department

Bayou Bend

Object Type

SCULPTURE

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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