Walter Pelzer Wigeon Hen

Walter Pelzer (1911-1998) Milwaukee, WI, c. 1935

Pelzer was a long time employee of the Milwaukee Public Museum and specialized in collecting big game specimens from around the world. He is said to have only made decoys for his own use and reported making just four widgeon for his rig. Original paint with even gunning wear and a chip out of right side of tail.

Literature: T. Thompson Bosworth, "Museum Style Master: Walter Pelzer," "Decoy Magazine," Nov/Dec 2001, pp. 12-15, exact decoy illustrated.