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Long-Tailed Duck Decoy, 1896-1924

THF810952 / Long-Tailed Duck Decoy, 1896-1924
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Duck decoy

Date Made

1896-1924

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

65.72.13

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Wood (Plant Material)
Glass (Material)

Color

Black (Color)
Brown
Oyster white (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 6 in
Width: 4.75 in
Length: 16.5 in

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