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John Dawson

John Dawson (1886 - 1959) was active/lived in New Jersey.  John Dawson is known for Decoy carving and painting, pottery.

The following information is from Decoy Magazine, January/February 2003.
John Dawson

"The Delaware River's most gifted painter of hunting decoys "
by Allen Linkchorst

John English of Florence, New Jersey no doubt produced some of the finest decoys ever used on the Delaware River. His delicate hollow lures, with their lightly raised primaries and carefully incised wing and tail carving, clearly showcase his skills as one of the most talented makers of floating sculpture. If he wasn't the innovator of the Delaware River style of decoy, he certainly was its early champion. Yet in the early recorded annuls of the history of decoys and their makers, due to the gifted brushstrokes of an avid duck hunter from nearby Trenton, his contributions were nearly overlooked.
  
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Facts about John Dawson

   John Dawson  Born:  1886 - Florence, New Jersey
Died:   1959
Known for:  Decoy carving and painting, pottery

The following information is from Decoy Magazine, January/February 2003.
John Dawson

"The Delaware River's most gifted painter of hunting decoys "
by Allen Linkchorst

John English of Florence, New Jersey no doubt produced some of the finest decoys ever used on the Delaware River. His delicate hollow lures, with their lightly raised primaries and carefully incised wing and tail carving, clearly showcase his skills as one of the most talented makers of floating sculpture. If he wasn't the innovator of the Delaware River style of decoy, he certainly was its early champion. Yet in the early recorded annuls of the history of decoys and their makers, due to the gifted brushstrokes of an avid duck hunter from nearby Tre  ...  Displaying 750 of 7752 characters.

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