Dodge Factory Early Canada Goose

J.N. Dodge Factory (1883-1893) Detroit, MI, c. 1890 19 in. long

A rare Canada goose from this early factory showing terrific form. This stately decoy retains good paint as it was never gunned, having spent the majority of its life on a lamp base. The decoy exhibits a rocked-back head, blended feathering with painted primaries, and barred tail detail. Original paint with even wear, including some craquelure and flaking at neck seams and on left side. Touch-up to one filled hole in back and one under tail, weight added to bottom.

Literature: Ron Sharp and Bill Dodge, "Detroit Decoy Dynasty: The Factory Decoys of Petersen, Dodge, and Mason," Lawsonville, NC, 2009, p. 169, similar decoy illustrated.