I've been collecting photographs of the many, many
weathervanes in the Nutfield area (Derry and Londonderry, New Hampshire). I
decided to start a new meme at my blog called "Weathervane Wednesday" to feature
some of this photography. If you want a challenge, I'll post the locations at
the bottom of the page so you can scroll down far enough to see the photo, but
not the location, and try to guess where you may have seen these lovely
weathervanes.
Weathervanes are a form of folk art now featured
in fine art museum such as Boston's Museum of Fine Arts, and at the Currier
Gallery Museum in Manchester, New Hampshire. Prices for weathervanes have risen
dramatically at recent auctions, and many have become victims of theft and
vandalism. By appreciating their beauty and history, perhaps we can preserve the
weathervanes of New Hampshire.
Can you guess the location of weather vane #8?
This weather vane is located at Merrill Farm, on Old Mammoth Road, Londonderry. It is the prime place in town for farm fresh eggs, U-Pick apples and a great farm stand. Perhaps they are honoring their laying hens with this proud rooster?
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To cite/link to this blog post: Heather Wilkinson Rojo, "Weathervane Wednesday- A Rooster", Nutfield Genealogy, posted September 28, 2011, ( https://nutfieldgenealogy.blogspot.com/2011/09/weathervane-wednesday-rooster.html: accessed [access date]).
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