Elmer Crowell Miniature Mallard

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 4 1/2 in. long

A miniature standing mallard with Crowell's circular “MAKER” ink stamp and species inscription on the underside. 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. 240, similar mallard drake 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