Cleveland Rig The Cleveland Redhead

Cleveland Rig Upper Chesapeake Bay, c. 1870 14 3/4 in. long

The Cleveland Rig is named for famed waterfowling enthusiast, and 22nd president of the United States, Grover Cleveland (1837-1908). This redhead is illustrated on Paul W. Shertz's 1979 print "Decoy Makers of the Susquehanna Flats." Written on the print is the following information: "Brother of the famous Cleveland canvasbacks, only one decoy of this type is known to exist. - From the collection of Dr. Morton D. Kramer." Old working repaint with gunning wear.

Provenance: Cleveland Rig Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection

Literature: J. Evans McKinney, "Decoys of the Susquehanna Flats and their Makers," Ocean City, MD, 1978, p. 18 and back dust-jacket, canvasback illustrated. Bob Ridges, "Decoy Ducks," New York, NY, 1988, p. 157, exact decoy illustrated.

Provenance

Cleveland Rig Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection