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Duck Decoy Lesser Scaup

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Duck Decoy Lesser Scaup

Identifier:
2002.7.2
Description:
Finely executed. Bill light blue, body taupe with blackish ends. Bottom brown, keeled. Wide and squat in appearance for stability. one lead pellet embedded. Two small strips of leather affixed to keel at front with two nails.;Fine example of 19th century folk art representing natural resource use.
Materials:
Wood Carving, Wood
Dimensions:
7" h 7" w 12" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Source:
Gift Of Steele A. Taylor
Related Entity:
Steele A. Taylor (donor)

Steele Taylor is a New Jersey native and a World War II Navy veteran. In 1948, after earning a degree in economics from Williams College in Winston, Massachusetts, he accepted a job offer from Dohler-Jarvis in Grand Rapids. In 1960 he moved to Grand Rapids Steel and was part owner and president when he retired in 1985. He has served on many boards throughout his career, such as the Mary Free Bed Hospital, Aquinas Emeritus Center, various Hospice boards and former member and president of the Art and Museum Board. Steele and his wife Mary are consummate world travelers and their collection is a testament to their travels. Artifacts donated by Steele are exceptional resources, representing various regions of the world. He has also donated an extensive collection of pewter items to the Grand Rapids Public Museum.