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.