Topic: Around town
Flying Duck decoy for weathervane
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| Catalog date |
09/12/2008 |
| Catalog type |
Archaeology |
| Category |
5: T&E For Science & Technology |
| Classification |
Art
Hunting |
| Collection |
Benjamin Morrill Collection |
| Description |
A Gerald B. Smith painted carving of a flying mallard duck decoy. The decoy was made to be mounted on a weathervane. The decoy is in pristine condition. On the bottom, the carving is embossed "Capt. G. B.Smith Decoys 1374". |
| Dimensions |
H-5 W-23 L-22.5 inches |
| Home Location |
Shelves In Conference Room |
| Object ID |
2008-053-00209 |
| Object Name |
Decoy |
| People |
Smith, Gerald |
| Search Terms |
Capt. G. B.Smith Decoys 1374 |
| Sub-category |
Armament -- Accessory |
| Subjects |
Decoys (Hunting)
Duck shooting
Ducks |
| Title |
Flying Duck decoy for weathervane |
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COPYRIGHT INFORMATION ~ This image is the property of the Marblehead Historical Commission and may not be used in any form without prior permission. When using this image with permission, the credit information should be in the following format: Image courtesy of the Marblehead Historical Commission, Marblehead, MA.
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Rev. 1.0a 1/2009 Contact the Historical Commission at 781-639-3425 or e-mail us (please include the "Object ID" number) at: butlerw@marblehead.org
Last modified on: January 05, 2009
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