Joseph Lincoln White-winged Scoter

Joseph W. Lincoln (1859-1938) Accord, MA, c. 1918 18 1/2 in. long

This decoy was made with canvas carefully stretched over a frame of wooden slats. Due to their age and delicate construction, many of these birds were lost or severely damaged over time. The underside retains fore and aft leather loops for in-line rigging. The near mint original condition suggests this decoy may not have been used. Sterling original condition with minimal wear from handling.

Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection

Literature: Cap Vinal, "Joseph Lincoln," Rockland, MA, 2002, dust-jacket cover, related rig illustrated. Rob Moir and Jackson Parker, "Massachusetts Waterfowl Decoys," The Magazine Antiques, September 1989, p. 521, plate VII, rigmate illustrated.

Provenance

Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection