Mason Decoy Factory Early Redhead Drake

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1900 14 in. long

This premier-grade decoy displays the museum identification code "A51-102" in red paint on its right side. It also bears the following inscription on its wooden base: "Redhead - Male From Currituck Shooting Club / Poplar Beach, NC." The underside of the decoy is branded "WHW." Original paint with gunning wear, including flaking mostly around neck, an age line on left side, and some paint rubs from stacking.

Provenance: Currituck Shooting Club Walter L. Bush Collection Collection of a New York City Museum, acquired from the above in 1953

Provenance

Currituck Shooting Club Walter L. Bush Collection Collection of a New York City Museum, acquired from the above in 1953