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Artist unidentified, “Fish Decoy”, Possibly New York, 1900 - 1950, Paint on wood, metal, plasti…
Fish Decoy
Artist unidentified, “Fish Decoy”, Possibly New York, 1900 - 1950, Paint on wood, metal, plasti…
Artist unidentified, “Fish Decoy”, Possibly New York, 1900 - 1950, Paint on wood, metal, plastic eyes, red fabric, 1 × 7 5/8 × 2 in., Collection American Folk Art Museum, New York, Gift of Lori Zabar in memory of Selma Segal, 1991.14.19. Photo by Kristine Larsen.
Record Details

Fish Decoy

Artist
Date1900–1950
Place/RegionPossibly New York
MediumPaint on wood, metal, plastic eyes, red fabric
Dimensions1 × 7 5/8 × 2"
Credit LineGift of Lori Zabar in memory of Selma Segal
Accession number1991.14.19
Description

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