Dave Umbrella Watson Black Duck

Dave "Umbrella" Watson (1851-1938) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1915 This decoy exhibits a carved bill, deep upper eye cuts, and ice groove carving behind the head, carved raised "V" cut primaries, and a delineated tail. Bottom of the decoy displays the brand from the rig of the Gooseville Gun Club. The club was founded in 1914, in Hatteras, North Carolina and continued into the 1940s. In old working paint with gunning wear, one eye is a possible replacement.

Provenance: Private Collection, Connecticut, acquired from William J. Mackey, Jr.

Provenance

Private Collection, Connecticut, acquired from William J. Mackey, Jr.