Ward Brothers Wigeon Drake

The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1984) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, 1948 15 1/2 in. long

This exact decoy is featured in the 1978 print entitled "The Decoys of Lem and Steve Ward" by Lemuel T. Ward and Paul W. Shertz. The underside of the balsa body bears the date "1948," the signatures of both Ward brothers, the inscription "This decoy is on Shertz Print," and the "MK" brand. Original paint with gunning wear, a flake to putty under tail, and touch-up to reset neck.

Provenance: Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection, acquired in 1976

Literature: Lemuel T. Ward, Jr and Paul Shertz, "The Decoys of Lem and Steve Ward," printed by Phototype Engraving, Philadelphia, PA, 1978, exact decoy illustrated.

Provenance

Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection, acquired in 1976