Ira Hudson Early Yellowlegs

Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1900 11 in. long

This Hudson yellowlegs carving was displayed at the exhibition of William J. Mackey Jr.'s decoys at the IBM Gallery of Arts and Sciences in 1966. The underside bears Mackey's inked collection stamp. Original paint with gunning wear.

Provenance: William J. Mackey Jr. Collection Private Collection

Literature: Quintina Colio, "American Decoys," Ephrata, PA, 1972, front matter, exact decoy illustrated. Hal Sorenson, ed., “IBM Exhibits Mackey Decoys,” Decoy Collector’s Guide, 1966-1967, pp. 47-51. Henry H. Stansbury, "Ira D. Hudson and Family," Lewes, DE, 2002, p. 140, related example illustrated.

Exhibited: Manhattan, New York, “The Decoy Maker’s Craft,” IBM Gallery of Arts and Sciences,” August 29–October 1, 1966. St. Paul, Minnesota, “American Bird Decoys Selected from the Collection of William J. Mackey Jr.,” St. Paul Art Center, September 28–December 31, 1967.

Provenance

William J. Mackey Jr. Collection Private Collection