Decoy, Scaup (Drake), William Pratt Mfg.

Object/Artifact

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The Cardinal Collection

Name/Title

Decoy, Scaup (Drake), William Pratt Mfg.

Entry/Object ID

4.44.11868

Description

Both Greater and Lesser Scaup share many characteristics such as yellow eyes, bluish bill, and dark head, so it is difficult to assign this decoy to either species. The paint work on this decoy has been retouched. The decoy was manufactured by Wm. E. Pratt, Mfg of Joliet, Illinois. Although they originally produced screw jacks, Pratt began manufacturing decoys in 1920.

Location

Building

Magee Marsh Visitor Center

Ohio State Wildlife Area

Magee Marsh Wildlife Area