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IRA D. HUDSON AND FAMILY: Written by Henry Stansbury Published by Decoy Magazine
Cost including shipping: $54.00
Ira Hudson is undoubtedly Chincoteague, Virginia's most famous decoy maker. During the first half of the 20th century, he made thousands of working decoys, never using a pattern; therefore, no two are completely alike. He also repaired and repainted untold numbers of decoys for hunters and gun clubs.
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| Ira carved hundreds of wonderful miniature versions of his full size decoys and made spectacular flying and standing decorative birds which he sold for a dollar or two or used as barter to provide food and clothing for his family. Although he was barely able to read or write, and never drove a car, Ira could build any small boat you could show him, without ever drawing any plans. | |
| Over his years as decoy maker and boat builder, Ira's large family provided ample assistance, creating a cottage industry that modestly supported them for nearly 50 years. His oldest son, Norman, and his youngest son, Delbert, although 27 years apart in age, each achieved a measure of fame for their carving and painting abilities. Their collaborative efforts with their father, as well as their individual work, are included in this book. | |
| When Ira Hudson died in January 1949, he was already well known and respected - by the hunters who used his decoys as well as the emerging decoy collecting community. But no one in his family could have dreamed of the fame his carvings would achieve in the ensuing years. | |
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Folk Artist, Decoy Maker Written by Henry Stansbury Published by Decoy Magazine 112 pages Great reading! He shot his wife, ran for political office, used Ward Brothers rejects, hired a black carver, and sold decoys by the barrel. Very entertaining! Cost including shipping: $44.50 |
| Lloyd J. Tyler was a genuine folk artist of considerable talent and versatility. Growing up in the depressed waterfront community of Crisfield, Maryland, a tiny hamlet on the Eastern Shore, he chose a career as a decoy maker, providing thousands of them for many hunters and gunning clubs throughout the shore. | |
| Lloyd also turned his talent to craft whimsical carvings of dogs, snakes, and waterfowl, making many for family and friends. He was also a folk painter who expressed his religious beliefs and love of waterfowl on canvas. But like most folk artists, he had achieved limited fame for his efforts when he died in 1970. | |
| In this light and refreshing biography, you will meet a true character who led an amusing life that provided joy and inspiration to all who knew him. But more importantly you will admire the wonderful and cherished objects he left behind. | |
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New! Timeless Treasures: Ward Brothers Decoys Their best work! Published by Ward Museum Great decoys. Great Photography. Cost including shipping: $25.00
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Maryland's Finest Decoys Introduction by Henry Stansbury Published by the Maryland Historical Society 112 pages Cost including shipping: $12.50 |
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This catalog highlights the 100 Maryland decoys that were on exhibit at the Maryland Historical Society from 1991 - 1992. The book includes great old hunting photos, a map of the Chesapeake Bay, a detailed index, and book reference guides. Decoys are from the collections of Vance Strausburg, Austin Taliaferro, John Sullivan, Henry Fleckenstein Jr., Michael Keating, Beverly Dubose, Larry Laramy, David Fannon, Michael Stranahan, Ronald Newcomb, Lloyd Cargile, and the Maryland Historical Society. Links to many of these collectors' sites can be found on the Related Links page. |
