Concrete goose

The concrete goose, also known as a porch goose or lawn goose, is a popular lawn ornament in the United States. Concrete geese reached the peak of their popularity in the 1980s,[1] but are still common in the Midwestern United States. [2]

A decorated porch goose

It is not uncommon for owners of concrete geese to dress them in costumes for seasonal holidays,[3] to match the weather, or just as decoration. [4]

References
  1. Adams, Denise W.; Burchfield, Laura L. S. (2013). American Home Landscapes: A Design Guide to Creating Period Garden Styles. Timber Press. p. 263. ISBN 9781604690408.
  2. Beck, Julie (Dec 3, 2018). "Nothing Says Midwest Like a Well-Dressed Porch Goose". The Atlantic.
  3. Thomas, Jeannie B. (2003). Naked Barbies, Warrior Joes, and Other Forms of Visible Gender. University of Illinois Press. pp. 81.
  4. Mendell, David (Jul 26, 1998). "Stylish Lawn Geese Get Down Big Time". Chicago Tribune.
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