item details
NameWeather house
ProductionAndrew Moran; maker/artist; circa 1939-1940; New Zealand
Classificationsouvenirs, barometers
Materialswood, strawboard, metal, paint
Materials Summarypainted wood
Techniqueswoodworking, painting
DimensionsOverall: 105mm (width), 165mm (height), 325mm (length)
Registration NumberGH004884
Credit linePurchased 1996 with New Zealand Lottery Grants Board funds
Overview
On the back instructions are printed: 'To regulate the weather House turn the knob on top and see that the figures balancewithout touching the doorway. It is going to rain the man will come out, if fine the Lady will come out of the Doorway. Hang in a place where there is a slight draft.'
"To Mum from Iris" "New Zealand Centenary Exhibition Wellington N.Z. 30th April, 1940"