Elmer Crowell Miniature American Merganser

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 5 in. long

The paint on this miniature merganser is notable for its quality and detail. Crowell's circular “MAKER” ink stamp and species inscription "A. Gooseander" on the underside. "Goosander" is the British and early American term for a merganser. Original paint with minimal wear.

Provenance: Randolph Payson Collection, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, acquired from maker Elizabeth Codman Payson Collection, by descent from the above Private Collection, by descent from the above

Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. and Chelsie W. Olney, "Elmer Crowell: Father of American Bird Carving," Hingham, MA, 2019, p. 241, similar merganser illustrated.

Provenance

Randolph Payson Collection, Hyannis Port, Massachusetts, acquired from maker Elizabeth Codman Payson Collection, by descent from the above Private Collection, by descent from the above