Ira Hudson Black Duck

Ira D. Hudson (1873-1949) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1930 An excellent full-bodied black duck with an ever-so-slightly turned head. The strong head carving features carved bill and nostril detail and tack eyes. The body features tight scratch feather paint, primaries, and broad speculums. This body tapers down to Hudson's signature fluted tail. This decoy was part of the Thornton rig and was discovered in the town of Atlantic on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. A rig of Hudson yellowlegs also came from this waterman's rig. Retains original rigging and branded "WHP JR" Excellent original paint with even and appealing craquelure, very light gunning wear and rubs to lower edge of bill.

Provenance: Thornton Rig, Atlantic, Virginia William H. Purnell, Jr. Collection Private Collection, Maryland

Literature: Henry H. Stansbury, "Ira D. Hudson and Family," Lewes, DE, 2002, pp. 58-59, similar examples illustrated.

Provenance

Thornton Rig, Atlantic, Virginia William H. Purnell, Jr. Collection Private Collection, Maryland