William J. Matthews Mackey-matthews Rig Long-billed Curlew

William J. Matthews (1855-1930s) Rig Assawoman, VA, c. 1890 16 1/2 in. long

A large decoy with incised wing carving and its head canted far to the left side. As found taken down to bare wood with replaced bill.

Provenance: William J. Mackey Jr. Collection Lawrence A. Carton Jr. Collection, acquired from the above, circa 1950 Peter Carton Collection, by descent from the above

Provenance

William J. Mackey Jr. Collection Lawrence A. Carton Jr. Collection, acquired from the above, circa 1950 Peter Carton Collection, by descent from the above