Bill Cleveland Hen Bluebill
Originally employed by the Rhinelander Boat Company in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, Bill Cleveland began building his own boats around 1910. Originally known as the Oneida Boat Company, he began using his former company name again around 1920. He was also known for carving graceful decoys like the example offered here. An intricately carved head is fastened to a solid body with original paint that has mellowed to a warm patina. One eye appears to have been replaced at some point, it measures about 12.5” long.
Originally employed by the Rhinelander Boat Company in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, Bill Cleveland began building his own boats around 1910. Originally known as the Oneida Boat Company, he began using his former company name again around 1920. He was also known for carving graceful decoys like the example offered here. An intricately carved head is fastened to a solid body with original paint that has mellowed to a warm patina. One eye appears to have been replaced at some point, it measures about 12.5” long.
Originally employed by the Rhinelander Boat Company in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, Bill Cleveland began building his own boats around 1910. Originally known as the Oneida Boat Company, he began using his former company name again around 1920. He was also known for carving graceful decoys like the example offered here. An intricately carved head is fastened to a solid body with original paint that has mellowed to a warm patina. One eye appears to have been replaced at some point, it measures about 12.5” long.