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J.W. Fiske Ironworks, “Butterfly Weathervane,” New York City, c.1893, Copper and iron with trac…
Butterfly Weathervane
J.W. Fiske Ironworks, “Butterfly Weathervane,” New York City, c.1893, Copper and iron with trac…
J.W. Fiske Ironworks, “Butterfly Weathervane,” New York City, c.1893, Copper and iron with traces of gilding, 30 x 30 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of David L. Davies and Jack Weeden, 2012.12.1. Photo by Gavin Ashworth
Record Details

Butterfly Weathervane

Datec. 1893
Place/RegionNew York City, New York, United States
MediumCopper and iron with traces of gilding
Dimensions30 x 30"
Credit LineGift of David L. Davies and Jack Weeden
Accession number2012.12.1
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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