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1925

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2015

2025

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Weathervane

This is a weathervane. It is dated ca. 1750 and we acquired it in 1925. Its medium is gilt tôle. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Advisory Council. It is credited Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council.

Its dimensions are

L x W x D: 41 x 24.1 x 1.4 cm (16 1/8 x 9 1/2 x 9/16 in.)

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Weathervane; gilt tôle; L x W x D: 41 x 24.1 x 1.4 cm (16 1/8 x 9 1/2 x 9/16 in.); Purchased for the Museum by the Advisory Council; 1925-1-351

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