Perched atop houses and barns, these wind indicators have been in use in America since Colonial times, doubling as personal expressions of an individual's interests or trade. Check out these classic examples of form meets function.
Weathervanes often incorporated the sign for a tradesman, an inn, or a shop. This hammered metal vane marks "Hapwood Lodge" and includes a stylized tree, suggesting the environs of the lodge may be known for its woods.
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