Name/Title
Carl Bird, Boat Builder by unknownEntry/Object ID
2019.27.02Description
Watercolor of the Carl Bird Boat Builder building with a man inside the door, and a fishing tug boat with a man standing in it on the left. Black wood 2.5" frame and 2" beige mat.Type of Painting
On paperArtwork Details
Medium
WatercolorSubject Person
Bird, Charles Edmund “Carl” Jr. 1879-1968Context
The Carl Bird Boat Building was located on the east side of Kalamazoo River near the ferry landing. It was considered picturesquely rustic by artists.Collection
Artworks, NauticalCataloged By
Voss, MaryAcquisition
Accession
2019.27Source or Donor
Found in the SDHS/SDHC collectionAcquisition Method
DonationNotes
In PastPerfect, item has the accession number 2020.33Lexicon
Search Terms
Carl Bird Boat Builder watercolor.Location
Room
Art Conservation RoomCondition
Overall Condition
ExcellentRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
615 Water/Utility Building/Bird's Boat WorkshopExhibition
Curator’s Choice ExhibitInterpretative Labels
Label
Unknown
Carl Bird Boat Builder
undated | watercolor on paper
Notes: This delightful watercolor was given to the Saugatuck-Douglas History Center by Jane Allen, the daughter of artist, Claire Allen, who was well-known in the Saugatuck Douglas area. It was found among Claire’s papers, but is unlikely her work. The unsigned painting is typical of watercolor work done in the Saugatuck Douglas area in the mid-20th century.
The scene is the boat shop of Carl Bird which once existed at the north end of downtown Saugatuck.
Collection: Saugatuck Douglas History Center
Gift of: Jane Allen
Accession: 2019.27.02General Notes
Note
Notes: Painting was donated by the Jane Allen from the collection of Claire Allen family. (no paperwork available)
Status: OK
Status By: Mary Voss
Status Date: 2019-08-19Create Date
August 19, 2019Update Date
April 30, 2025
