DECOY: BLUEBILL

Date1890-1910

Artist/Maker Louis H. Hahn (1866-1946)

Mediumwood, polychromed and lead

DimensionsOH: 7 1/2", OL: 12 1/2", OW: 5 1/4"

Credit LineGift of Merle H. Glick

Object number1975.702.2

DescriptionThis solid carved bluebill decoy has very chunky, rounded lines, with a narrow-upturned tail. The head is carved separately and attached with a "30 penny nail" driven down from the top of the head through the neck and into the body. The body of the decoy is painted white in the center, with a black tail, black breast, and black feather painting on the top. The head is black, with blue-grey bill. A long bar-shaped lead weight is attached to the bottom with makers name stamped on it.
ProvenanceHerman and Merle Glick, Havana, Illinois