Madison Mitchell (MD, 1901-1993), Pigeon

Havre de Grace, Maryland, circa 1950s, carved and painted wood, tack eyes.

Length 11.25 in.

Today, some of Mitchell's decoys are displayed at the Smithsonian Museum but most are immortalized at the Havre de Grace Museum, which he helped to found. This is a rare species by the maker.

Original, small amount of paint scuffing. Photography stand does not convey.