Author: Alan G. Haid
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780916838508
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
This book documents the outstanding antique waterfowl and bird decoys of one of the greatest of all flyways - the Mississippi. The majority of the examples used in this book have never been illustrated before. Included are decoys of a wide range of species of ducks, geese, swans and shorebirds as well as the more unusual egrets, gulls, crows, owls and one very rare flicker. Written by a prominent collector and student of Mississippi Flyway decoys, this book clearly documents the classic decoy of the flyway and presents a broad spectrum of examples of the individual makers in every important area. Chapters are included on Canada, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Mississippi and Louisiana. The helpful carvers index gives the location and important dates for the 150 individual carvers. This book is a complete statement of the rich decoy heritage of the Mississippi Flyway. It is an indispensible reference book for everyone interested in collecting waterfowl and bird decoys of this original form of American folk art.
Decoys of the Mississippi Flyway
Author: Alan G. Haid
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780916838508
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
This book documents the outstanding antique waterfowl and bird decoys of one of the greatest of all flyways - the Mississippi. The majority of the examples used in this book have never been illustrated before. Included are decoys of a wide range of species of ducks, geese, swans and shorebirds as well as the more unusual egrets, gulls, crows, owls and one very rare flicker. Written by a prominent collector and student of Mississippi Flyway decoys, this book clearly documents the classic decoy of the flyway and presents a broad spectrum of examples of the individual makers in every important area. Chapters are included on Canada, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Mississippi and Louisiana. The helpful carvers index gives the location and important dates for the 150 individual carvers. This book is a complete statement of the rich decoy heritage of the Mississippi Flyway. It is an indispensible reference book for everyone interested in collecting waterfowl and bird decoys of this original form of American folk art.
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780916838508
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 271
Book Description
This book documents the outstanding antique waterfowl and bird decoys of one of the greatest of all flyways - the Mississippi. The majority of the examples used in this book have never been illustrated before. Included are decoys of a wide range of species of ducks, geese, swans and shorebirds as well as the more unusual egrets, gulls, crows, owls and one very rare flicker. Written by a prominent collector and student of Mississippi Flyway decoys, this book clearly documents the classic decoy of the flyway and presents a broad spectrum of examples of the individual makers in every important area. Chapters are included on Canada, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Mississippi and Louisiana. The helpful carvers index gives the location and important dates for the 150 individual carvers. This book is a complete statement of the rich decoy heritage of the Mississippi Flyway. It is an indispensible reference book for everyone interested in collecting waterfowl and bird decoys of this original form of American folk art.
A Guide to Mississippi Flyway Waterfowl Management
Author: Mississippi Flyway Council
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Decoys of the Atlantic Flyway
Author: George Ross Starr
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 340
Book Description
Ducks of the Mississippi Flyway
Author: John G. McKane
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780878390021
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780878390021
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Wildfowling in the Mississippi Flyway
Author: Eugene V. Connett
Publisher: New York ; Toronto : D. Van Nostrand Company
ISBN:
Category : Hunting
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
Publisher: New York ; Toronto : D. Van Nostrand Company
ISBN:
Category : Hunting
Languages : en
Pages : 512
Book Description
The Mississippi Flyway
Author: Luther Wayne Capooth
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615866024
Category : Flyways
Languages : en
Pages : 606
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780615866024
Category : Flyways
Languages : en
Pages : 606
Book Description
Decoys of the Atlantic Flyway
Author: George R. Starr, Jr.
Publisher: Winchester Press
ISBN: 9780832914164
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Publisher: Winchester Press
ISBN: 9780832914164
Category :
Languages : en
Pages :
Book Description
Pascagoula Decoys
Author: Bosco, Joe
Publisher: Pelican Publishing
ISBN: 9781455610129
Category : Decoys (Hunting)
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
The decoy factories operating in Pascagoula, Mississippi, between 1920 and 1971 produced thousands of decoys that were sold in the United States and several foreign countries.
Publisher: Pelican Publishing
ISBN: 9781455610129
Category : Decoys (Hunting)
Languages : en
Pages : 164
Book Description
The decoy factories operating in Pascagoula, Mississippi, between 1920 and 1971 produced thousands of decoys that were sold in the United States and several foreign countries.
Ducks of the Mississippi Flyway
Author: Ken Haag
Publisher: North Star Press of St. Cloud
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Presenting a study of the many ducks within the Minnesota region of the United States, with strong emphasis on nesting areas, this book provides illustrations showing 22 species of ducks in breeding plumage, as well as detailed field notes, field marks, and range notes, all with an eye towards understanding the need for preserving and conserving prairie potholes, wooded streams, and other nesting habitat.
Publisher: North Star Press of St. Cloud
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 72
Book Description
Presenting a study of the many ducks within the Minnesota region of the United States, with strong emphasis on nesting areas, this book provides illustrations showing 22 species of ducks in breeding plumage, as well as detailed field notes, field marks, and range notes, all with an eye towards understanding the need for preserving and conserving prairie potholes, wooded streams, and other nesting habitat.
Encyclopedia of American Folk Art
Author: Gerard C. Wertkin
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135956154
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 724
Book Description
For a full list of entries, contributors, and more, visit the Encyclopedia of American Folk Art web site. This is the first comprehensive, scholarly study of a most fascinating aspect of American history and culture. Generously illustrated with both black and white and full-color photos, this A-Z encyclopedia covers every aspect of American folk art, encompassing not only painting, but also sculpture, basketry, ceramics, quilts, furniture, toys, beadwork, and more, including both famous and lesser-known genres. Containing more than 600 articles, this unique reference considers individual artists, schools, artistic, ethnic, and religious traditions, and heroes who have inspired folk art. An incomparable resource for general readers, students, and specialists, it will become essential for anyone researching American art, culture, and social history.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1135956154
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 724
Book Description
For a full list of entries, contributors, and more, visit the Encyclopedia of American Folk Art web site. This is the first comprehensive, scholarly study of a most fascinating aspect of American history and culture. Generously illustrated with both black and white and full-color photos, this A-Z encyclopedia covers every aspect of American folk art, encompassing not only painting, but also sculpture, basketry, ceramics, quilts, furniture, toys, beadwork, and more, including both famous and lesser-known genres. Containing more than 600 articles, this unique reference considers individual artists, schools, artistic, ethnic, and religious traditions, and heroes who have inspired folk art. An incomparable resource for general readers, students, and specialists, it will become essential for anyone researching American art, culture, and social history.