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Yellowlegs Decoy from Martha's Vineyard

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Item Details

Description

A 13 inch Greater Yellowlegs shorebird decoy from Martha's Vineyard, attributed to E. Frank Adams (1871-1944), West Tisbury, Martha's Vineyard, MA, The stick hole and the top of the original stick are square.

Condition

Original paint with minor wear. Provenance: Decoys Unlimited Auction sale, 2006

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Yellowlegs Decoy from Martha's Vineyard

Name: Yellowlegs Decoy from Martha's Vineyard
Brand: Frank Adams
SKU: 172689167
Price: 300 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $400 - $1,000

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