Object number
86/21
Exhibition
Description
This is a small cast metal bird, painted in yellow and green. It is possibly a representation of a linnet or a lark. Decoy birds, either alive or dummies, were used to attract other birds into nets or within the range of guns.
Physical description
1 decoy bird: cast metal; good condition
Archival history
Accession file notes: 'This object was deposited with some farm records. See also the lark spinner [Acc. No. 72/33].'
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_14917.tif - High resolution image
