Why would a gent load the roof of his buggy with weathervanes for the annual parade? Because he is an enterprising fellow. Even today, many of the floats in parades are supported by local business...and the Macy's day parade is such a load of corporate shill and swill, I can't even watch anymore. I suspect what we see here is an early example of a local salesman taking advantage of an opportunity to show his wares...weathervane wares. I think I see a lightning rod or two on there as well. Maybe he hoped it would make his auto faster than lightning. (Found after the book In-Situ: American Folk Art in Place was published, but it would have fit right in)
Original Snapshot, circa 1920? Collection Jim Linderman
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