19th Century Ladies Legs Calipers Collection - Set of 4 pat mcnair I know that this decoy

I know that this decoy came from the Chesapeake Bay area

Really I have no idea

possibly original to the piece and visible only when turned upside down

the manner of the carving in relation to the color and grain of the wood creates the appearance of faux shadows (on top of real ones)

Japan features incised designs including a woman holding fish

19th Century Ladies Legs Calipers Collection - Set of 4 pat mcnair I know that this decoyAn instant ladies legs caliper collection! I purchased these four together, from a seller who found them together, so I am listing as a set, but if youre interested one or two or three, just shoot me a note. The large one is stamped with the year of 1873, and I believe the other three are of the same period. In addition to variation in the shape of the legs and feet, the style of pin on each is a bit different all nice and tight but allowing one to