Miniature Song Sparrow, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
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A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
East Harwich, MA, c. 1910
2 1/4 in. tall
A superb early miniature song sparrow with the maker’s circular stamp on the underside and a paper label with the species' name inked upon it.
Original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Joseph F. Sherer Collection, acquired from the maker
Private Collection, by descent
Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. and Chelsie W. Olney, "Elmer Crowell: Father of American Bird Carving," Hingham, MA, 2019, p. 238, related examples illustrated.
East Harwich, MA, c. 1910
2 1/4 in. tall
A superb early miniature song sparrow with the maker’s circular stamp on the underside and a paper label with the species' name inked upon it.
Original paint with minimal wear.
Provenance: Joseph F. Sherer Collection, acquired from the maker
Private Collection, by descent
Literature: Stephen B. O'Brien Jr. and Chelsie W. Olney, "Elmer Crowell: Father of American Bird Carving," Hingham, MA, 2019, p. 238, related examples illustrated.
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Miniature Song Sparrow, A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
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