Rare Dodge Factory (MI, 1883-1894), Goose

Detroit, Michigan, circa 1880s, carved and painted wood, brass tack eyes.

Length 21 in.

Jasper Dodge started a small commercial carving business in his home in 1883 and expanded into decoys when he purchased the George Peterson decoy making operation. He primarily made ducks but also made a few geese and swan decoys. Surviving Dodge geese are extremely rare.

Original paint, missing filler at the base of the neck and head, wear to the back.