Series I: The Art of the Decoy, 1964 - 1984
Scope and Contents
This series contains materials related to The Art of the Decoy: American Bird Carving (Schiffer Publishing, 1982). This includes photographs, handwritten drafts, and notes, as well as scrapbooks with collaged elements. The correspondence with other decoy collectors and artists often include photographs, original watercolors, and drawings of decoys.
The photographs in the scrapbook had become detached from the pages because the glue had worn off over time. The scrapbook was photographed in its original order before placing the loose photographs in sleeves. These images may be found in the file, Scrapbook for Art of the Decoy.
Dates
- 1964 - 1984
Conditions Governing Access
The collection is open for research. Access to sensitive materials may be restricted at the discretion of the American Folk Art Museum.
Extent
0.50 cubic feet (1 standard document case)
1 file(s) (1 standard file)
Language of Materials
English
Creator
- From the Collection: Earnest, Adele, (1901-1993) (Person)
Repository Details
Part of the American Folk Art Museum Archives Repository
47-29 32nd Place
Long Island City New York 11101 United States
(212) 595-9533
research@folkartmuseum.org