Dave Umbrella Watson Mackey "matthews Rig" Yellowlegs

Dave "Umbrella" Watson (1851-1932) Chincoteague, VA, c. 1890 10 3/4 in. long

This newly rediscovered decoy has raised wings and a ridged tail. Working repaint worn down to original paint with gunning wear and glued original bill.

Provenance: William J. Mackey Jr. Collection Lawrence A. Carton Jr. Collection, acquired from the above, c. 1950 Peter Carton Collection, by descent from the above

Literature: William J. Mackey, Jr., "American Bird Decoys," New York, NY, 1965, p 160, rigmates illustrated.

Provenance

William J. Mackey Jr. Collection Lawrence A. Carton Jr. Collection, acquired from the above, c. 1950 Peter Carton Collection, by descent from the above