Name/Title
Shore birdsEntry/Object ID
1987.339a-kDescription
Yellowlleg, 1870c.; Shorebird.
A- tin shipe decoy, 2 piece hollow and hinged, shot in right side, labeled S511, original paint
B- tin snipe decoy, 2 piece hollow, labeled S-513, original paint.
C-tin snipe decoy, 2 piece hollow, old repaint, hinged, shot holes in side, labeled S-515
D-tin snipe decoy, 2 piece hollow, old repaint, hinged
E-tin snipe decoy, 2 piece hollow, original paint, hinged,
F-tin snipe decoy, 2 piece hollow, original paint, hinged, several shot dents in right side.
G-tin snipe decoy, 2 piece hollow, original paint, hinged, may shot holes in side
H-tin snipe decoy, 2 piece hollow, old repaint, hinged, labeled S-516
I-tin snipe decoy, 2 piece hollow, old repaint, wires that hinge are missing
J-tin snipe decoy, 2 piece hollow, old repaint, hinged
K- half of yellowlegs tin snipe, hollow, repaint
11-tin shore birds from rig
6.5 x 10.25 x 2.75 in.
PP5Collection
Decoy CollectionMade/Created
Artist
Strater and Sohier FactoryNotes
Date: 1870 c.Dimensions
Height
6-1/2 inWidth
2-3/4 inLength
10-1/4 in