Blue Bill with Glass Eyes Decoy , carved by John English (1848-1915) and repainted by John Dawson (1886-1959), Florence, New Jersey and Duck Island, New Jersey, circa 1890

Property from the Estate of Margaret P. Gregory
Blue Bill with Glass Eyes Decoy
carved by John English (1848-1915) and repainted by John Dawson (1886-1959)
Florence, New Jersey and Duck Island, New Jersey
circa 1890

bears label, 7/4/72
Height 5 3/4 in. by Width 5 1/2 in. by Depth (length) 14 1/8 in.

Condition Report:
Very minor rubbing and losses to the paint decoration. With glass eyes. Minor signs of join separation, which as to the juncture of neck and body. Very minor chipping close to tailfeathers.

Provenance:
Collection of Stewart E. Gregory, Wilton, Connecticut.