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Weather vanes: functional folk art

Beautiful, durable, historical, and often incredible works of craftsmanship as well, American weather vanes are fertile territory for collectors and handicraft afficionadoes of every stripe. Karla Vermeulen's excellent and detailed article for Country Living's website discusses all aspects of weather vane collecting, including the history of these items, the different types of weather vanes, how to verify authenticity, and display tips. Photos of exceptional weather vanes complement each page of this lenghty article. An interesting read for collectors and non-collectors alike.

Wed, 29 Dec 1999 03:12:02 -0800