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Crow Decoy
Charles H. Perdew (1874-1963)
Henry, IL, c. 1910
15 in. long
An early three-piece model displaying an elongated tail, glass eyes, and a turned head. This perfected Perdew form has been emulated many times over the last half-century.
Original paint with even wear.
Provenance: Donal C. O'Brien, Jr. Collection
Literature: Quintina Colio, "American Decoys," Ephrata, PA, 1972, p. 48, related decoy illustrated.
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