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Brant, Hart Family

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Hart family brant decoy from Martha's Vineyard ca 1920-1930. Quoting the reference in Martha's Vineyard Decoys by Murphy, (plate 133 on page 151), "Over a hundred of these brant were made for use Martha's Vineyard. Working from a pattern drawn by a member of the Hart family, men in the family tool factory in New Britain, Connecticut made these decoys for the Harts to use on Anthier's Pond, Oak Bluffs". Old original gunning paint with fairly light wear and a few small rubs and chips to wood. Few thin checks in bottom and a tight hairline in back. 400-600

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