Made for Thomas (1724-1805) and Sarah Hubbard Fayerweather (1730-1804). The beaver with a fish in its mouth at the top of the shield may be a play on the family's name-based on the belief that the beaver is out in fair weather.
coat of arms elements
painting (coating)
wood (plant material)
Insignia
Coat of Arms
Coat of Arms
"Cherished Possessions": Coats of arms were a popular form of decoration in America from the years leading up to the Revolution and into the first decades of the nineteenth century. While the rights to coats of arms were officially controlled by the Royal College of Arms, many people simply appropriated one that they liked.
Such was the case for this version, which was made for Thomas (1724-1805) and Sarah Hubbard Fayerweather (1730-1804). The beaver with a fish in its mouth at the top of the shield may be a play on the family's name-based on the belief that the beaver is out in fair weather.
Attributed to Welch, John, 1711-1789
34 1/2 x 34 1/2 x 3 (HxWxD) (inches)
Estate of Eleanor Fayerweather
1993.142
1760 (circa)
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