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This exhibit displays decoys from the extraordinary rig of Dr. Clarence T. Gardner and Simon Newton Dexter. Made in the late 1800s at Sakonnet Point in Little Compton, RI, these are the only decoys known to have been made in Rhode Island.
The birds from this single group—created for the makers' own uses—demonstrate a remarkable range, from stunning pristine sculpture to shot-over working decoys. The exhibit will include decoys of five species, demonstrating that range.
Some of the best known Gardner Dexter decoys will be on loan for the exhibit, including:
On display from Saturday, July 13, through Thursday, October 31, 2019.
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The exhibition is at the Museum of American Bird Art.
963 Washington Street, Canton, MA 02021
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