Ward Brothers 1936 Canada Goose

The Ward Brothers Lemuel T. (1896-1983) and Stephen (1895-1976) Crisfield, MD, c. 1936 22 in. long

A cedar-bodied decoy with detailed bill carving. The bottom of the decoy displays "Lem - Steve, Ward Bro., Crisfield, MD.-1936-." and "P" and "WHP JR" brands for the Purnell Collection. This bird was the first pick out of a rig of a dozen. Original paint with even gunning wear, a neck crack, age lines in back and underside have touch-up, and bill has tight crack.

Provenance: Dr. Price Wilson Rig William H. Purnell Jr. Collection, acquired from the above's estate via Lem Ward, c. 1970 Private Collection, Florida

Provenance

Dr. Price Wilson Rig William H. Purnell Jr. Collection, acquired from the above's estate via Lem Ward, c. 1970 Private Collection, Florida