Thomas Dalton Redhead Drake

Thomas Dalton (1840-1895) Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, c. 1870 14 1/2 in. long

According to decoy lore, Thomas Dalton carved some of the earliest hollow-bodied decoys in the Hamilton, Ontario, area. This feather-light decoy is finished with lively scratched feather paint. The thin bottom board bears the Roger Young collection mark. Original paint with moderate gunning wear. Some fine black splatter mostly on bottom and right side. Wear at reset neck seam.

Provenance: Roger Young Collection The George Secor Decoy Collection to Benefit Delta Waterfowl

Provenance

Roger Young Collection The George Secor Decoy Collection to Benefit Delta Waterfowl