Canvasback1880–19005 × 6 3/4 × 14"Cast ironGift of Laura Harding1985.17.140(including construction) Cast iron canvasback duck decoy with flat back and rounded head huddled into body; face and beak defined by slightly incised lines and cheeks. Cast in two halves, L and R, and soldered. Slight variations in patina might indicate that piece was once painted.1535692033Artist unidentifiedTools and EquipmentUnited StatesUnited StatesNew YorkMarylandThree Dimensional WorksWildfowl DecoysCast iron decoys, such as this and 1985.17.13, were used as ballast in the light canvas boat known as a "sneak box." As the name implies, the boat was a small gunning skiff whose functions ranged from a sailboat to a stationary duck blind, used to "sneak up" on the quarry.
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To help improve this record, please email photoservices@folkartmuseum.orgDecoy18801900 1985 17 14 Cast iron decoys, such as this and 1985.17.13, were used as ballast in the light canvas boat known as a "sneak box." As the name implies, the boat was a small gunning skiff whose functions ranged from a sailboat to a stationary duck blind, used to "sneak up" on the quarry.
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