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J.W. Fiske Ironworks, “Bear Weathervane”, New York, Late nineteenth/ Early twentieth century, C…
Bear Weathervane
J.W. Fiske Ironworks, “Bear Weathervane”, New York, Late nineteenth/ Early twentieth century, C…
J.W. Fiske Ironworks, “Bear Weathervane”, New York, Late nineteenth/ Early twentieth century, Copper, 18 × 28 1/2 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of Robert G. and Mary B. Matthews, 1992.6.1.
Record Details

Bear Weathervane

Foundry ((active 1862–c. 1990))
Place/RegionNew York, United States
DateLate 19th to early 20th century
MediumCopper
Dimensions18 × 28 1/2"
Credit LineGift of Robert G. and Mary B. Matthews
Accession number1992.6.1
ClassificationArchitecture
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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