An art exhibit of American weathervanes from the collection of the Antiquarian and Landmarks Society will be presented at the Hartford Club at an opening reception on Thursday, February 9, 5:30 to 7:30 pm. Visitors will be able to enjoy the whimsical designs of unique historic weathervanes, mingle and have wine and hors d’oeuvres. The weathervanes will be on view through February 17. The weathervane truly embodies how the divine powers of the winds have mystified man across centuries and continents. Primitive, mystical designs that served the ancient Greeks and Vikings evolved into patriotic symbols in early America, extreme decorative designs in Victorian times, and back again to simpler silhouettes in the early 1900s. On display will be selected pieces from the Antiquarian &Landmarks Society’s collection of vane ornaments, produced in theNineteenth and early Twentieth Centuries. At once both decorativeand practical, these weathervanes are a glimpse of craftsmanshipfrom another time. Here, form truly meets function. Cost of the opening reception is $20 per person, and reservations are required. For reservations, 860-522-1271. The Hartford Club is at 46 Prospect Street. The permanent exhibit of weathervanes is on display at the Phelps-Hatheway House; call for details at 860-247-8996, extension 12. For information about Antiquarian and Landmarks Society properties, programs and membership, www.hartnet.org /ALS or 860-247-8996.
31 Jan 2006 / 0 Comment
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