Joel Barber The Modern Broadbill Drake

Joel D. Barber (1876-1952) Wilton, CT, c. 1940 15 in. long

Barber's "modern" broadbill drake with a turned head, glass eyes. The underside is branded "BARBER DECOYS" and retains a white-paper label with the inscription "Given to E. L. Voorhees by Joel Barber 1942." Original paint with light wear.

Provenance: Joel Barber Collection E. L. Voorhees Collection, gifted from the above, c. 1942 Private Collection, Massachusetts, acquired from the family of the above

Literature: Kory W. Rogers, “Birds of a Feather,” Shelburne, VT, 2017, pp. 12, related decoys illustrated, p. 16 related diagram illustrated. p. 61, related canvasback pair illustrated. Henry C. Chitwood, "Connecticut Decoys," West Chester, PA, 1987, pp. 70 and 165, related decoys illustrated. Joel Barber, "Wild Fowl Decoys," New York, NY, 1954, p. 149, pl. 117, similar decoy illustrated.

Provenance

Joel Barber Collection E. L. Voorhees Collection, gifted from the above, c. 1942 Private Collection, Massachusetts, acquired from the family of the above