Elmer Crowell Black Bellied Plover

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1890 Very early, rare, hollow shorebird decoy with laminated three-piece construction. A squared head accurately depicts this "Beetle head" which Crowell often called this species. Birds from this rig, of which, there are approximately three known to survive, are believed to be from Crowell's earliest shorebird rig. In excellent original paint with rich patina and light craquelure in the lower breast area. The bill is an old replacement.

Provenance: Joseph French Collection John Dinan Collection

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Joseph French Collection John Dinan Collection