U606 "Chank" ( 1904• ?) and Bill (1904 • 1971), twin brothers, were perhaps the last of the commercial makers of shooting stools (decoys) made of wood and cork in Talbot County
The Elliott brothers produced decoys that vary in style and quality. If the demands of time allowed, they were capable of producing decoys of high quality. Their decoys have a distinctive "Elliott look" about them. All are flat - bottomed with deep cuts between the bill and the head which is characteristically narrow. Eyes are painted and located high on the head.
This is a great example of the Elliott Brothers finer workmanship. Early second coat of working repaint painted by Speedy Joiner circa 1950
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