Elmer Crowell Mallard Hen

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1905 An early Crowell working decoy with a plump body, thin neck and slightly uplifted head. Starr's "M-36" inventory code is written on the bottom, identifying the bird as the 36th mallard he collected. "Mallard Hen, E. Harwich MA, c. 1905" is written in ink in Dr. Starr's handwriting. Also retains Starr's faded wood duck stamp. Original leather rigging on breast. In original paint with even gunning wear; worn to wood in places; age crack along bottom; neck seam separation.

Provenance: Dr. George Ross Starr, Jr. Collection Peter Brams Collection

Literature: Richard Bourne, The Rare Decoy Collection of George Ross Starr, Jr., M.D., Hyannis, MA, 1986, lot 456.

Provenance

Dr. George Ross Starr, Jr. Collection Peter Brams Collection