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Bluebill
Bluebill
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Bluebill

Lake Superior, c. 1920

A glass-eyed decoy with carved bill detail, intricate painted feathering, and a conjoined "HB" brand on the bottom.

In old paint with craquelure and a coat of old sealer; light gunning wear including a neck crack and a bill chip.

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