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Grenadier cap
1740-1770
1890.3
Wool, linen

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Ventilator and weathervane

Ventilator and weathervane
Object name 
Ventilator and weathervane
Date 
1825-1875
Medium 
Iron, tin
Dimensions 
Overall: 30 3/4 x 26 1/2 x 13 in. ( 78.1 x 67.3 x 33 cm )
Description 
Tinned sheet iron ventilator in the form of a cylinder with rectangular section cut from side, internal cross bracing, and slightly domed top; surmounted by horizontal figure of the angel Gabriel in silhouette, with circular fin-like element joined to the angel's elbow and to top of ventilator.
Credit Line 
Gift of Mrs. J. Insley Blair
Object Number 
1938.61