Mason Decoy Factory "dust Jacket" Black-bellied Plover

Mason Decoy Factory (1896-1924) Detroit, MI, c. 1910 10 1/2 in. long

This exact decoy was selected for the first edition dust jacket of the "Mason Decoy" book. It has fine detailed feathering, glass eyes, and the underside bears the "DSC" stamp for the Dave Campbell Collection. Excellent original paint with light gunning wear.

Provenance: Dave Campbell Collection Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection Henry Bishop Collection

Literature: Russ J. Goldberger and Alan Haid, "Mason Decoys: A Pictorial Guide," Lewes, DE, 1993, p. 101 and back dust-jacket cover, exact decoy illustrated. John and Shirley Delph, "Factory Decoys," Exton, PA, 1980, p. 111, exact decoy illustrated. Henry A. Fleckenstein Jr., "New Jersey Decoys," Exton, PA, 1983, p. 169, pl. 404, rigmate illustrated.

Provenance

Dave Campbell Collection Dr. Morton D. Kramer Collection Henry Bishop Collection