Decoy, Canvasback (Drake), Mason Premier

Object/Artifact

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The Cardinal Collection

Name/Title

Decoy, Canvasback (Drake), Mason Premier

Entry/Object ID

4.44.11792

Description

The Mason Decoy Factory operated from 1896 to 1924 in Detroit, Michigan. The company founder, William Mason, designed and made decoys of various grades. This Canvasback drake decoy has glass eyes and the split around the middle of the body shows where the upper and lower halves connected, sealing in a hollow section.

Location

Building

Magee Marsh Visitor Center

Ohio State Wildlife Area

Magee Marsh Wildlife Area