Ward Brothers Canvasback Hen

The Ward Brothers, Lemuel T. (1896-1983) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1934

A canvasback hen closely related to the classic 1936 model it predates.Two areas of the underside have been hollowed out. An area on the bottom was sanded down and reads, "Canvasback Hen, Made By, Ward, Bros., Crisfield, MD., -1934-, Original Paint, Steve Ward, Lem Ward." Mix of original paint and later touch-up with gunning wear. A tight age line in neck and a check along the bottom.

Provenance: John Collier Collection

Provenance

John Collier Collection