Birdhouse
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Starting in the 19th century, early environmentalists and the U.S. government encouraged people to put up birdhouses for a variety of reasons. The practice, sometimes called "landlording," benefitted native bird species experiencing habitat loss. "Landlords" built or purchased bird shelters ranging from simple houses to elaborate, multilevel structures that copied popular architecture styles, like this undated one resembling a church.
Starting in the 19th century, early environmentalists and the U.S. government encouraged people to put up birdhouses for a variety of reasons. The practice, sometimes called "landlording," benefitted native bird species experiencing habitat loss. "Landlords" built or purchased bird shelters ranging from simple houses to elaborate, multilevel structures that copied popular architecture styles, like this undated one resembling a church.
Artifact
Birdhouse
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
23.2.40
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wood (Plant material)
Paint (Coating)
Metal
Color
White (Color)
Gray (Color)
Brown
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