Weathervane
- Object Name:
- Weathervane
- Object ID:
- 1976.072
- Place of Origin:
- Concord, NH
- Date:
- 1850-1880
- Description:
- Weathervane from Nathaniel White farm, Concord, NH, 1850-1880. Sheet iron weathervane in two parts: vane and directionals. Vane is shaped as two feathered arrows that enclose serif lettering, "N. WHITE". The "N" stands before the vertical shaft; "WHITE" on the windward side. Arrows linked with two small globes on the vertical shaft (one above arrows, one below), with scrolled decorative supports creating a visual cartouche. Vertical shaft topped with nine-pointed star and spear point. Directional portion consists of large ball above which are the four directionals -- serif letters at end of stylized arrow supports.
- Material:
- Metal
Iron - Dimensions:
- H-98 W-66 D-38 inches
- Provenance:
- The gift was the idea of Mrs. Kendall Winship, 17 Short Street, Concord, NH, a relative of the Whites. Actual permission was given by the state when it owned the farm. See accession folder.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of the State of New Hampshire
- Subjects:
- Weather vanes
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