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D K Nichol

D. K. Nichol (1859 - 1949) was active/lived in Ontario / Canada.  D Nichol is known for Duck decoy carving.

David K. "Davey" Nichol (1859 - 1949)

A prominent early Canadian decoy* carver, David K. "Davey" Nichol appears to have lived and worked his whole life in Smith Falls, Ontario. He and his brother Adam (1864 - 1928) were important influences to a decoy carving dynasty in Smith Falls. The Canadian Museum of Civilization has 44 of the family's carvings in its collection. (1)

Attached below is a brief biography courtesy of The Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art:

Davey Nichol lived as a bachelor with his brother Adam or "Addy" [or Addie]. The two hunted together and started carving together after they became so disgusted with their mail-order decoys that they burnt the birds in a bonfire. The decoys they carved for themselves provided the basis for the family business they eventually established.

Davey Nichol was a boat builder and incorporated the same high-quality craftsmanship he used in building boats for carving decoys. He spent winter nights in front of the stove   ...  [Displaying 1000 of 2981 characters.]  Artist bio

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