Elkton Foundry Sink Box Canvasback

Elkton, Maryland, circa 1890s, painted cast iron.

Length 15 in.

1972

Known for producing high-quality sinkbox decoys for waterfowl hunters during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. These decoys, often made of cast iron, were used as ballast in sinkbox hunting rigs to keep them stable on the water while attracting ducks. The foundry's durable and functional products played a crucial role in the region's waterfowling heritage.

Old gunning paint, bottom has a paper liner to protect the table surface.

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