Fish Decoy
DateEarly 20th Century
MediumWood, tin-can tin, steel hook eye, fake pearl eyes, lead weight.
Dimensions6 1/2"
Credit LineGift of Merle H. Glick
Object number1980.702.4
DescriptionCarved and painted brown with fake pearl eyes and tin-can fins painted white. Tail curves slightly. The lead weight is countersunk in underside of body and almost completely concealed from view by a strip of wood applied over it.ProvenanceMerle H. Glick , Pekin IL.Early 20th Century
Early 20th Century
Early 20th Century
Early. 20th century
Early 20th Centurn
ca. 1900
1736-1742, remade ca. 1870; again possibly later.
1720-1750
Textile: mid-18thc.; remade 1780s.
