Elmer Crowell Miniature Bobolink

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1910 3 1/2 in. long

A partial jelly-jar label reads "Bobolink" in Crowell's handwriting. The bird's common name, bobolink, refers to its song, which some believe sounds like "Bob o' Lincoln." Original paint with light wear. The bill does not have a chip, but it may be reset at its base.

Provenance: Joseph F. Sherer Collection, acquired directly from the artist Private Collection, by descent from the above

Provenance

Joseph F. Sherer Collection, acquired directly from the artist Private Collection, by descent from the above