Elmer Crowell Pair of Red-breasted Merganser

Pre-brand, having been made before Crowell began using his oval brand. From the rig of S. Gilbert Hinsdale, Mattpoissett, Massachusetts. Both with slightly tucked and turned heads, with feather rasping on breast and back of head. Excellent wet on wet feather blending on tail areas and hen's head. Measure 16.75" and 17.25" long.

Provenance

Purchased from Ted and Judy Harmon in 2001. Exhibited at the Peabody Museum, the Fuller Craft Museum, the Heritage Plantation Museum, and the Osterville Historical Society 1998-1999. Russ and Karen Goldberger collection.