Inside Decoys from Shelburne MuseumMain MenuDecoy MakingMakers represented in this projectDecoys included in this projectThe rationale behind which decoys were included in the project.About the RadiographsThe nitty gritty about how the radiography was done.BibliographyCited works and works that informed this project.About the AuthorsAbout Nancie Ravenel and Lesley Day MirlingNancie Ravenelbc84e2b969fab7c5f039797f42318c7fcfc8159bLesley Day Mirling3670b61b9eba655d6cf36db8e509081714fc05b1Shelburne Museum
A Forstener bit in a drill probably created this hollow in the upper half of the decoy. The slanted sides of the hollow suggests that the bit was angled or wagged as it was used.
12017-08-04T11:54:41-07:00Nancie Ravenelbc84e2b969fab7c5f039797f42318c7fcfc8159bLateral view radiograph of a premier grade whistler drake decoy by Mason Decoy Factory, made c. 19003Radiograph taken at the University of Vermont Medical Center Hospital. Mason Decoy Factory (Detroit, Michigan, 1896-1924) Whistler Drake Decoy, ca. 1900 Wood, paint, and glass Museum purchase, acquired from Richard H. Moeller, 1956-707.118plain2017-08-06T06:16:32-07:001956-707.118Shelburne MuseumNancie Ravenelbc84e2b969fab7c5f039797f42318c7fcfc8159b
