Perch

NameFish Decoy

Maker Teodora Blanco (1925-1980)

CultureAmerican and Eurpean

Date1920's

Place madeNew Baltimore, Michigan, United States, North America

Mediumwood, metal

Dimensions(not specified): 2 5/8 x 1 11/16 in. (6.6 x 4.3 cm)
Fish: 7 3/16 in. (18.2 cm)

Object numberA.1999.34.2

Collections

United States and Canada

Descriptionblack dorsal area with black stripes down sides; ground color is mid-green. Tail and six fins have black stripes. tack eyes painted. "early Mt. Clemens decoy, from Goulette's later years. the painted detail on fins and body are outstanding for this school of decoy makers." Donor
carved, pat, fins inserted