Elmer Crowell Wigeon Drake

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1930 This species of working duck decoy was rarely carved by Crowell. The bird displays a slightly turned head, carved bill detail, stippled paint along the back, layered tail carving, and the maker’s rectangular stamp in the bottom. In original paint with light craquelure on end grain, and even wear. Touch-up on stamp and area where inset circular weight was removed and filled on bottom.

Literature: Brian Cullity, "The Songless Aviary: The World of A.E. Crowell & Son," Sandwich, MA, 1992, p. 67, figure 17, similar decoy illustrated.