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Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Object ID
P.85.11
Date Range
Late 19th century
Collection
Heritage Center Collection
Description
Weathervane, sheet iron, with iron upright support and brackets. In the shape of an Indian striding forward with right arm raised while holding a long hatchet. Directional arrow (spear?) is below waist, slanting upwards.
Date Range
Late 19th century
Year Range From
1880
Year Range To
1900
Subcategory
Meteorological T&E
Object Name
Weathervane
Object ID
P.85.11
Credit
Courtesy of LancasterHistory, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Accession Number
P.85.11
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Object ID
2006.998
Date Range
July 2, 1920
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Description
Fish-shaped weathervane. Constructed of tin sheet iron. Maker's mark: "W. Slaugh / July 2, 1920".
Date Range
July 2, 1920
Year Range From
1920
Year Range To
1920
Creator
Slaugh, W.
Subcategory
Meteorological T&E
Object Name
Weathervane
Material
Sheet Iron
Height (in)
20
Width (in)
36.5
Depth (in)
3
Condition
Good
Object ID
2006.998
Place of Origin
Lancaster
Role
Artist
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Object ID
1931.014.1
Date Range
1759-1800
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Collection
Decorative Arts Collection: Base Metals
Description
Weathervane constructed in shape of rooster of painted sheet iron with hand forged hinges. "1759" cut out from center. Streaks of paint to represent feathers on tail and from neck. Yellow beak and red comb and chin.
From old hotel on the Lincoln Highway east of Lancaster, PA. Purchased at the sale of the estate of the Misses Metzger by donor.
Provenance
purchased from the estate of Misses Metzger
Date Range
1759-1800
Year Range From
1759
Year Range To
1800
Storage Location
LancasterHistory, Lancaster, PA
Storage Room
DAC
Storage Wall
Island 4
Storage Cabinet
Unit 20
Storage Shelf
Shelf 2
Storage Container
Box 0320
Subcategory
Meteorological T&E
Object Name
Weathervane
Material
Sheet Iron
Height (in)
9
Width (in)
14.5
Condition
Fair
Condition Date
2019-03-25
Condition Notes
4 jagged holes in sign and one along edge. Head has been reattached to neck.
Object ID
1931.014.1
Accession Number
1931.014
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