"Heart and Hand" (1839), by Ezra Ames and Bela Dexter. Courtesy, Folk Art Museum. Photo: David A. Schorsch and Eileen M. Smiles
Museums & GalleriesUpper West Side
American Weathervanes: The Art of the Winds
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Description
In connection with its 60th anniversary, the American Folk Art Museum presents an exhibit highlighting weather vanes created between the late 17th and early 20th centuries. Notable pieces include a dove of peace vane, designed by George Washington for Mount Vernon, and an eagle attributed to the foundry of Paul Revere. The vanes are accompanied by archival materials and drawings that showcase the development of the weather vane tradition.
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Type
- Decorative & Folk Art
- Museums
- Culture & History
Cost
- Free
Accessibility
- Large Print
- Sign Language Interpretation
- Wheelchair Accessible