{"product_id":"new-england-decoys-by-shirley-john-delph-1981-hardcover-schiffer-waterfowl-decoy-reference","title":"New England Decoys by Shirley \u0026 John Delph | 1981 Hardcover | Schiffer Waterfowl Decoy Reference","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"664\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAn excellent reference for collectors of antique waterfowl decoys, \u003cstrong data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"562\"\u003eNew England Decoys\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong data-start=\"566\" data-end=\"592\"\u003eShirley and John Delph\u003c\/strong\u003eexplores the rich carving traditions of the Northeastern United States.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"666\" data-end=\"1388\" class=\"\"\u003eOriginally published by \u003cstrong data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"713\"\u003eSchiffer Publishing\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"725\"\u003e1981\u003c\/strong\u003e, this beautifully illustrated hardcover features \u003cstrong data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"799\"\u003eover 250 photographs\u003c\/strong\u003e documenting handmade duck and shorebird decoys from \u003cstrong data-start=\"852\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eMaine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut\u003c\/strong\u003e. The book highlights the lives and work of many of New England's most celebrated decoy makers, including \u003cstrong data-start=\"1037\" data-end=\"1169\"\u003eElmer Crowell, Joseph Lincoln, Henry Keyes Chadwick, Gus Wilson, George Boyd, Albert Laing, Benjamin Holmes, and \"Shang\" Wheeler\u003c\/strong\u003e, while also showcasing exceptional examples by lesser-known craftsmen. The authors also discuss the history of hunting, gunning clubs, live decoys, and regional carving traditions. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1390\" data-end=\"1551\" class=\"\"\u003eA valuable addition to any sporting library and an indispensable resource for collectors of antique decoys, American folk art, and waterfowl hunting memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1586\"\u003eHardcover edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1587\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003eWritten by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1624\"\u003eShirley \u0026amp; John Delph\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1625\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003ePublished by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1640\" data-end=\"1663\"\u003eSchiffer Publishing\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1664\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003eCopyright 1981\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003eOver \u003cstrong data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1707\"\u003e250 photographs\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1773\"\u003eCovers New England decoy makers and regional carving traditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1774\" data-end=\"1824\"\u003eExcellent identification and collector reference\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"SITTIM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45341836935237,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/4540\/8069\/files\/IMG_1394.webp?v=1783895530","url":"https:\/\/sittimshop.com\/products\/new-england-decoys-by-shirley-john-delph-1981-hardcover-schiffer-waterfowl-decoy-reference","provider":"SITTIM","version":"1.0","type":"link"}