Weathervane Ornaments from the Collections of The Henry Ford

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Manufacturers – first around Boston, Massachusetts, and then elsewhere – produced weathervanes commercially by the 1850s. They featured large-scale ornaments depicting a broad range of subjects. As weathervanes became obsolete meteorological tools during the early 20th century, their ornaments became prized collectibles. These examples help us understand weathervanes' rich history of craftsmanship, symbolism, and public engagement with the past.

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