Object Record
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Metadata
Object |
Birdcage |
Year Range from |
1889 |
Year Range to |
1890 |
Description |
Fretwork wooden birdcage in the shape of a centrally planned Gothic cathedral. (a) is bottom, (b) is tower. Bell hanging from top inside. Metal wire bars. Made in Bennington, Vermont during the winter of 1889-90 with a jigsaw by Joseph Drohat (b. 1837) and his three sons: Adolph (b. 1873), Joseph Jr. (b. 1875) and Charles (b. 1877). |
Width (inches) |
21.500 |
Height (inches) |
46.000 |
Length (inches) |
30.500 |
Information |
During the winter of 1889-90 Joseph Drohat (1837-1918) and his three sons built this decorative birdcage with a jigsaw and a whole lot of patience. Drohat and his wife Barbara were born in Bohemia and immigrated to the United States in the 1870s, eventually settling in Bennington. Drohat was listed as dry goods peddler on 1880 census. They had three sons, Adolph, Joseph Jr., and Charles who would have been between 12-17 when they worked on this project with their father. The birdcage was given to the museum in 1966 by their youngest sister Mrs. Rosa Drohat H. Pike. |
Related People |
Drohat, Joseph Frank Drohat, Adolph Drohat, Joseph Frank Jr. Drohat, Charles |
Credit line |
Gift of Mrs. Rosa Drohat H. Pike |
Catalog Number |
1966.2324 a,b |