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Attributed to E.G. Washburne & Company, “Fame Weathervane”, New York City, New York, c. 1890, C…
Fame Weathervane
Attributed to E.G. Washburne & Company, “Fame Weathervane”, New York City, New York, c. 1890, C…
Attributed to E.G. Washburne & Company, “Fame Weathervane”, New York City, New York, c. 1890, Copper and zinc with gold leaf, 39 × 35 3/4 × 23 1/2 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of Ralph Esmerian, 2005.8.62. Photo by Gavin Ashworth.
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Fame Weathervane

Place createdNew York, New York, United States
Datec. 1890
MediumCopper and zinc with gold leaf
Dimensions39 × 35 3/4 × 23 1/2"
Credit LineGift of Ralph Esmerian
Accession number2005.8.62
ClassificationArchitecture
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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