Winslow Family Hollow Curlew

Winslow Family (attr.) Nantucket, MA, c. 1870 14 1/2 in. long

Few hollow shorebirds were made beyond those found on Nantucket, lending to the island’s reputation for craftsmanship. Indeed, this early featherweight decoy retains a tight body seam, even without the use of nails or fasteners. In a mix of original and gunning paint with an old whipped bill repair and gunning wear.

Provenance: Richard Mueller Collection L. H. LaMotte Collection Private Collection, by descent from the above

Provenance

Richard Mueller Collection L. H. LaMotte Collection Private Collection, by descent from the above