Automobile Weathervane, 1910-1920
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Weathervanes point into the direction of the wind. This helped viewers anticipate weather changes before local forecasts became common after 1920. Functional vanes required a basic pointing device and directional arms, but manufacturers added decorative elements, or ornaments, to appeal to consumer interests. Changing transportation technologies became popular symbols of modernity during the late-19th and early-20th centuries.
Weathervanes point into the direction of the wind. This helped viewers anticipate weather changes before local forecasts became common after 1920. Functional vanes required a basic pointing device and directional arms, but manufacturers added decorative elements, or ornaments, to appeal to consumer interests. Changing transportation technologies became popular symbols of modernity during the late-19th and early-20th centuries.
Artifact
Weathervane
Date Made
1910-1920
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
76.80.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Copper (Metal)
Gilding (Material)
Color
Gold (Color)
Dimensions
Width: 12 in
Length: 36 in
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