Michael Vallero Voorhees Rig Standing Canada Goose

Michael Vallero (1906-1992) (attr.) Spring Valley, IL, c. 1920 28 1/4 in. long

This iron-headed goose is stamped "DWV" for the rig of Daniel W. Voorhees, a member of the Duck Island Club and president and general manager of the Peru Plow and Wheel Company. It is likely he oversaw the manufacture of this decoy's iron head. He is credited with employing the talented decoy maker Michael Vallero (1906-1992) of Spring Valley, Illinois. In fact, a Vallero decoy has been found with the "DWV" initials. This connection indicates that Vallero may have been involved with making his employer's unique field rig. Original paint with wear, including some flaking along back and some movement at neck seam.

Provenance: Daniel W. Voorhees Rig Herb Wetanson Collection

Literature: Stephen O'Brien and Julie Carlson, "Masterworks of the Illinois River," Boston, MA, 2005, pp. 141-144, rigmate illustrated.

Provenance

Daniel W. Voorhees Rig Herb Wetanson Collection