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Artist unidentified, “Running Horse Weathervane,” United States, c. 1880, Gold leaf on copper, …
Running Horse Weathervane
Artist unidentified, “Running Horse Weathervane,” United States, c. 1880, Gold leaf on copper, …
Artist unidentified, “Running Horse Weathervane,” United States, c. 1880, Gold leaf on copper, 17 1/2 x 29 x 3 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of the Harvey and Ruth Miller Charitable Fund, 2017.5.8. Photo by Adam Reich.
Record Details

Running Horse Weathervane

Place/RegionUnited States
Datec. 1880
MediumGold leaf on copper
Dimensions17 1/2 x 29 x 3 " (44.5 x 73.7 x 7.6 cm)
Credit LineGift of the Harvey and Ruth Miller Charitable Fund
Accession number2017.5.8
ClassificationArchitecture
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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