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Possibly Thomas H. Gelston, (1851–1924), “Decoy; Yellowlegs,” Quogue, Long Island, New York, 18…
Yellowlegs
Possibly Thomas H. Gelston, (1851–1924), “Decoy; Yellowlegs,” Quogue, Long Island, New York, 18…
Possibly Thomas H. Gelston, (1851–1924), “Decoy; Yellowlegs,” Quogue, Long Island, New York, 1895–1905, Paint on wood, 3 1/2 x 13 x 2 1/2 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of Dr. Lillian Malcove, 1977.17.5. Photo by Adam Reich.
Record Details

Yellowlegs

Artist ((1851–1924))
Place createdQuogue, New York, United States
Datec. 1910
MediumPaint on wood
Dimensions3 1/2 x 13 x 2 1/2"
Credit LineGift of Dr. Lillian Malcove
Accession number1977.17.5
ClassificationTools and Equipment
CopyrightThe American Folk Art Museum believes this work to be in the public domain.
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