James Jonas Sprague, Jr. Black Bellied Plover

James "Jonas" Sprague, Jr. (1880-1956) Beach Haven, NJ, c. 1900 The youngest son of Capt. James Sprague (1833-1910) who was in the U.S. Life Saving Service and also carved decoys. James, Jr. worked as a fisherman, a house painter, and decoy carver despite the loss of both his thumbs. Original paint worn to the wood in places with gunning wear, a replaced bill, and touch-up to a patch on lower left side.

Provenance: Dr. John F. Reiger Collection

Provenance

Dr. John F. Reiger Collection