Elmer Crowell Bluebill

A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952) East Harwich, MA, c. 1935 12 1/2 in. long

A well-executed bluebill carving that was employed as a doorstop. Few of these examples have survived in such good condition as most saw wear from door movement on one side. The bottom of these carvings were fitted with heavy circular lead weights as seen on the bottom of this example. The underside also features two of the maker's rectangular stamps. Very good original paint with minimal wear and one small spot of paint lower left side and age line in side of neck.

Provenance: Private Collection, Midwest

Provenance

Private Collection, Midwest