Virginia. 1928 - 2017
Decoys
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1818 Havre de Grace, Maryland - 1892. Known for: Decoy carvingon Upper Chesapeake.
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The Holly family patriarch that was known to have carved decoys was John Holly (1818 – 1892). He is often referred to in the collecting world as "Daddy" Holly, apparently a nickname originally used... Read full biography
The Holly family patriarch that was known to have carved decoys was John Holly (1818 – 1892). He is often referred to in the collecting world as "Daddy" Holly, apparently a nickname originally used by his family members. He produced decoys not only for his own use but for some of the more famous... Read full biography
The Holly family patriarch that was known to have carved decoys was John Holly (1818 – 1892). He is often referred to in the collecting world as "Daddy" Holly, apparently a nickname originally used by his family members. He produced decoys not only for his own use but for some of the more famous gunning scows and notable Upper Bay gunning clubs hosting hunting parties on the Susquehanna Flats. Articles published as early as 1853 reference him as one of the most respected duck hunters from Havre... Read full biography
The Holly family patriarch that was known to have carved decoys was John Holly (1818 – 1892). He is often referred to in the collecting world as "Daddy" Holly, apparently a nickname originally used by his family members. He produced decoys not only for his own use but for some of the more famous gunning scows and notable Upper Bay gunning clubs hosting hunting parties on the Susquehanna Flats. Articles published as early as 1853 reference him as one of the most respected duck hunters from Havre de Grace. He owned two large boats that may have served as accommodations for visiting hunters. These guests undoubtedly shot over decoys produced by "Daddy." . He and his wife Amanda had three sons – William, James T., and John W., Jr., and a... Read full biography
The Holly family patriarch that was known to have carved decoys was John Holly (1818 – 1892). He is often referred to in the collecting world as "Daddy" Holly, apparently a nickname originally used by his family members. He produced decoys not only for his own use but for some of the more famous gunning scows and notable Upper Bay gunning clubs hosting hunting parties on the Susquehanna Flats. Articles published as early as 1853 reference him as one of the most respected duck hunters from Havre de Grace. He owned two large boats that may have served as accommodations for visiting hunters. These guests undoubtedly shot over decoys produced by "Daddy." . He and his wife Amanda had three sons – William, James T., and John W., Jr., and a daughter, Amanda. Census records indicate he was a "carpenter" and a "fisherman" – both occupations that would lend themselves to decoy productio... Read full biography
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Very rare blue wing teal hen
John (Daddy) HollyVery rare blue wing teal hen
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Exceptional and very rare canvasback drake
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Very rare pintail hen
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Decoy artist of Canada Geese, Golden Drake, Black Ducks, decoration
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Decoy carving
Maryland. 1879 - 1958
Decoy carving
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Maryland. Born 1938
Decoy carving
Ontario / Canada. 1861 - 1955
Hollow and solid wood decoy carving, boat building
Maryland. 1880 - 1964
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Michigan. 1884 - 1968
Sculpture-decoys
New Jersey. Born 1958
Sculpture-decoys
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Decoy carving
Connecticut, New York. 1811 - 1886
Decoy carving
New York. 1851 - 1924
Decoy carving
Ontario / Canada. 1904 - 1983
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New Jersey. 1911 - 1985
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Maryland. 1856 - 1944
Decoy carving
Virginia, Connecticut. Born 1950
Decoy carving, sculpture
New York. 1813 - 1901
Decoy carving of shore birds
Maryland. 1898 - 1971
Decoy carving
Maryland. Born 1959
Decoy carving
Maryland. 1860 - 1951
Decoy carving
Maryland. 1832 - 1896
Decoy carving
Maryland. 1886 - 1969
Decoy carving
New Jersey. 1913 - 1983
Sculpture
New Jersey. 1883 - 1962
Decoy carving
Virginia, Maryland. 1873 - 1949
Decoys of shore birds, ducks and geese
New York, New Jersey. late 19th century
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