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  • 81.3.11
1178Osprey
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
Osprey
Accession #:
  • 81.3.11
Identifier:
  • 1178   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1960 c.
Description:
Miniature; well mounted on right side of driftwood piece, head down and turned slightly left, wings raised, tail spread; glass eyes, lead feet, carved and painted detail. Signed "Gilley" on lower left of driftwood. Has loop for hanging.
  • 81.3.12
1179Osprey
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
Osprey
Accession #:
  • 81.3.12
Identifier:
  • 1179   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1960 c.
Description:
Miniature; adult well-mounted on driftwood base, similar to piece no. 81.3.11, perched on right side spur, head down and turned slightly left, wings raised, tail spread; glass eyes, metal feet. Has loop for hanging. Can be removed from base. Signed on lower left of driftwood.
  • 81.1.158
1152Osprey
  • Carving, Almost Life-size
  • Birds
Osprey
Accession #:
  • 81.1.158
Identifier:
  • 1152   
Type:
  • Carving, Almost Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1973
Description:
Almost life size; adult on driftwood piece attached to oblong carved wooden base, wings raised, tail spread, head down, beak open, tongue exposed; glass eyes, metal toenails, extensive carved, burned and painted detail. Faded signature: "Gilley" on left of base. Marked "Osprey (near life size) by Wendell H. Gilley, SW Harbor, Maine, 1973, property of Addie B. Gilley" on underside of base.
1486Osprey relief on side of Wendell Gilley Museum building
  • Image, Photograph
  • Birds
  • Carvings
  • Object, Art
Osprey relief on side of Wendell Gilley Museum building
Identifier:
  • 1486   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
  • Object, Art
Creator:
  • Farrin - Robin Farrin
Date:
  • 1997
Description:
Panel carved by Gilley Museum Artist-in-Residence Steven Valleau ca 1995 ; one of a series marking the fifteenth anniversary of the museum.
  • 81.1.73
1081Osprey with Flounder
  • Carving, 1/4 Life-size
  • Birds
Osprey with Flounder
Accession #:
  • 81.1.73
Identifier:
  • 1081   
Type:
  • Carving, 1/4 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1955 c.
Description:
Approx. 1/4 life size; perched on driftwood base, carved flounder under left talon, bird is hunched over prey, beak partially open; glass eyes, cast talons, painted, burned and carved detail, flounder unpainted. Unsigned.
  • 20.01.071
1313Osprey with Flounder on Branch
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Osprey with Flounder on Branch
Accession #:
  • 20.01.071
Identifier:
  • 1313   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Signed "Gilley" on right front of oblong base ; no date
  • 81.1.167
1491Osprey with Mackerel
  • Carving, 1/3 Life-size
  • Birds
Osprey with Mackerel
Accession #:
  • 81.1.167
Identifier:
  • 1491   
Type:
  • Carving, 1/3 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1971
Description:
Approx. 1/3 life size; osprey on driftwood piece attached to oblong carved wooden base, wings upraised, head down, beak open; glass eyes, metal feet, carved, burned and painted detail. Marked "made for Addie Gilley, driftwood gift of Mrs. David Rockefeller, Osprey by Wendell Gilley, 1971" on underside of base. Separate companion Mackerel: glass eyes, carved and painted detail.
1490Owl relief on side of Wendell Gilley Museum building
  • Image, Photograph
  • Birds
  • Carvings
  • Object, Art
Owl relief on side of Wendell Gilley Museum building
Identifier:
  • 1490   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
  • Object, Art
Creator:
  • Farrin - Robin Farrin
Date:
  • 1997
Description:
Panel carved by Gilley Museum Artist-in-Residence Steven Valleau ca 1995 ; one of a series marking the fifteenth anniversary of the museum.
1584Patterns by Wendell Gilley
  • Image, Art, Drawing
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Patterns by Wendell Gilley
Identifier:
  • 1584   
Type:
  • Image, Art, Drawing
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Loose-leaf binder containing photocopies of bird carving patterns drawn by Wendell Gilley. Index of patterns in front pocket of binder.
  • 81.1.155
1149Penguin with Chick
  • Carving, Pair, Life-size
  • Birds
Penguin with Chick
Accession #:
  • 81.1.155
Identifier:
  • 1149   
Type:
  • Carving, Pair, Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1976
Description:
Life size; adult standing erect, chick fits between adult's feet, standing erect and looking up at adult; both with glass eyes, semi-detailed. Signed and marked "Made for Addie Gilley, Gilley 1976" on underside of adult. Chick signed "Gilley '76" and marked "Addie."
  • 22.04.02
1607Pheasants, their lives and homes.
  • Publication, Book
  • Birds
Pheasants, their lives and homes.
Accession #:
  • 22.04.02
Identifier:
  • 1607   
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Beebe - William Beebe, (1877-1962)
Date:
  • 1936
Description:
Published under the auspices of the New York Zoological Society by Doubleday, Doran & Co., Inc.
1242Philadelphia Inquirer article, Oct. 19, 1976
  • Newspaper Clipping
  • Events, Exhibitions
  • People
Philadelphia Inquirer article, Oct. 19, 1976
Identifier:
  • 1242   
Type:
  • Newspaper Clipping
Subject:
  • Events, Exhibitions
  • People
Creator:
  • Seltzer - Ruth Seltzer
Date:
  • 1976-10-19
Description:
Article from the Philadelphia Inquirer's society column by Ruth Seltzer describing the preparations for the exhibit Downeast Bird Carvings by Wendell Gilley. The exhibit was held at the Academy of Natural Sciences in Philadelphia. The photograph accompanying the article shows Barbara Tyson, a trustee of the Academy, helping unpack the carved birds.
1441Photograph of Donald M. Fenner and Wendell Gilley at the National Woodcarvers Association Meeting, Herkimer, N.Y., May 1967.
  • Image, Photograph
  • Birds
  • Carvings
  • People
Photograph of Donald M. Fenner and Wendell Gilley at the National Woodcarvers Association Meeting, Herkimer, N.Y., May 1967.
Identifier:
  • 1441   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
  • People
Date:
  • 1967-05
Description:
Photograph accompanies letter from Donald M. Fenner to the Gilley Museum. Back of photograph marked: "DMF, Wendell Gilley, NWCA Meeting Herkimer, N.Y. May 1967, examining carvings by Erwin Caldwell".
1442Photograph of Helen Lay Strong, Ed Gallenstein and Wendell Gilley at the National Woodcarvers Association Meeting, Herkimer, N.Y., May 1967.
  • Image, Photograph
  • Birds
  • Carvings
  • People
Photograph of Helen Lay Strong, Ed Gallenstein and Wendell Gilley at the National Woodcarvers Association Meeting, Herkimer, N.Y., May 1967.
Identifier:
  • 1442   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
  • People
Date:
  • 1967-05
Description:
Photograph accompanies letter from Donald M. Fenner to the Gilley Museum. Back of photograph marked: "Helen Lay Strong - died June 13, 1995, Ed Gallenstein - President National Woodcarvers Association, Wendell Gilley, NWCA Herkimer Meeting, May 1967".
  • 20.01.044
1286Pileated Woodpecker
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Pileated Woodpecker
Accession #:
  • 20.01.044
Identifier:
  • 1286   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Inscribed "Pileated Woodpecker by W. H. Gilley" on underside of base ; no date
1425Pileated Woodpecker
  • Image, Photograph
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Pileated Woodpecker
Identifier:
  • 1425   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1969-09
Description:
Photograph of a carving by Wendell Gilley of a pileated woodpecker perched on driftwood
1515Pileated Woodpecker
  • Image, Photograph
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Pileated Woodpecker
Identifier:
  • 1515   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Rockefeller - Dori Selene Rockefeller
Description:
Black and white photograph with label: "Pileated woodpecker. 1970 carving by Wendell Gilley - Collection of Wendell Gilley Museum - photo by Dori Selene Rockefeller" on reverse
  • 81.1.31
1029Pileated Woodpecker
  • Carving, 1/4 Life-size
  • Birds
Pileated Woodpecker
Accession #:
  • 81.1.31
Identifier:
  • 1029   
Type:
  • Carving, 1/4 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1970
Description:
1/4 life size; perched on driftwood mounted on carved wooden base, toes inaccurate: three front one rear instead of two and two; glass eyes, painted wired feet, painted detail. Signed lower right of natural wood: "Gilley." Underside of base marked: "Addie Gilley, Pileated Woodpecker, 1970, W.H. Gilley."
  • 89.3.21
1281Pileated Woodpecker
  • Carving, 1/3 Life-size
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Pileated Woodpecker
Accession #:
  • 89.3.21
Identifier:
  • 1281   
Type:
  • Carving, 1/3 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Adult male in a naturalistic, though simplified pose, mounted on the larger prong of a smooth, two-pronged driftwood branch ; ovoid gouge-carved pine base ; glass eyes, wire legs and broadly-spread toes gripping driftwood "tree". Signed "Gilley" on back of driftwood mount near the base. No date
  • 20.01.136
1470Pileated Woodpecker
  • Carving, Almost Life-size
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Pileated Woodpecker
Accession #:
  • 20.01.136
Identifier:
  • 1470   
Type:
  • Carving, Almost Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1971
Description:
Underside of base marked "Made especially for Francis W. Rawle" and signed "by W.H. Gilley".
  • 93.1.1
1285Pine Grosbeak, Female
  • Carving, Life-size
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Pine Grosbeak, Female
Accession #:
  • 93.1.1
Identifier:
  • 1285   
Type:
  • Carving, Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1982
Description:
Signed "Gilley" on driftwood base below bird's left wing. Gilley's stamp on bottom of base
  • 81.1.40
1049Pink Flamingo
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
Pink Flamingo
Accession #:
  • 81.1.40
Identifier:
  • 1049   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1967
Description:
Miniature; standing with right foot on driftwood base, left leg half raised, neck curved downward; painted eyes and detail. Signed and dated "Gilley 1967" on right side of base. Marked "Addie Gilley" on underside.
  • 91.01.10
1383Pintail
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Pintail
Accession #:
  • 91.01.10
Identifier:
  • 1383   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Crowell - A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
Description:
Has black A.E. Crowell & Son label on underside of base
  • 81.1.49
1058Pintail Drake
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
Pintail Drake
Accession #:
  • 81.1.49
Identifier:
  • 1058   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1955
Description:
Miniature; mounted on driftwood, upright posture, preening breast - only one in this position in this size; glass eyes, molded feet, aluminium wing tips and tail. Signed "Gilley" on right of base, marked "Addie Gilley on underside of base. Carved out of pine-head separate piece
  • 89.3.12
1233Pintail Drake
  • Carving, 1/4 Life-size
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Pintail Drake
Accession #:
  • 89.3.12
Identifier:
  • 1233   
Type:
  • Carving, 1/4 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1961
Description:
Adult male, body held horizontal and low with tail fanned and pin arched upward ; head fully outstretched, twisted upward and to the right ; wire legs and metal webbed feet ; glass eyes ; signed "Gilley '61" on right rear side of base
  • 91.01.11
1378Pintail, Female
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Pintail, Female
Accession #:
  • 91.01.11
Identifier:
  • 1378   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Crowell - A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
Description:
Has black A.E. Crowell & Son label on underside of base
  • 81.1.173
1165Pintail, Group
  • Carving, 1/3 Life-size
  • Birds
Pintail, Group
Accession #:
  • 81.1.173
Identifier:
  • 1165   
Type:
  • Carving, 1/3 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1970
Description:
Approx. 1/3 life size; three adult pintails on driftwood base, two males, one female, male on right, standing erect, male in center squat, female on far left, preening right wing; glass eyes, cast metal feet, carved, burned and painted detail. Marked "property of Addie Gilley, 1970" on underside of base.
  • 20.01.067
1309Pintail, Pair
  • Carving, Pair
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Pintail, Pair
Accession #:
  • 20.01.067
Identifier:
  • 1309   
Type:
  • Carving, Pair
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Signed "Gilley" in white on right front of oblong base ; marked "Pintail ducks by W.H. Gilley" on underside of base ; no date
  • 20.01.079
1321Pintail, Pair
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Pintail, Pair
Accession #:
  • 20.01.079
Identifier:
  • 1321   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1966
Description:
Signed "Gilley" on left front side of driftwood base. Dated 1966
  • 81.1.51
1060Pintail, Pair
  • Carving, Multiple Birds, Miniatures
  • Birds
Pintail, Pair
Accession #:
  • 81.1.51
Identifier:
  • 1060   
Type:
  • Carving, Multiple Birds, Miniatures
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1960 c.
Description:
Miniatures; pair standing side by side, female to the right, male to the left on driftwood base; glass eyes, lead feet, painted feather detail. Signed "Gilley" and marked "Made for Addie Gilley" on underside of base.
  • 20.01.015
1254Polar Bear Diorama
  • Carving
  • Carvings
Polar Bear Diorama
Accession #:
  • 20.01.015
Identifier:
  • 1254   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Stamped Wendell H. Gilley on underside. No date
1497Portrait of Wendell Gilley in Cap and Gown
  • Image, Photograph
  • People
Portrait of Wendell Gilley in Cap and Gown
Identifier:
  • 1497   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • People
  • 22.04.20
1624Portraits of New England birds.
  • Publication, Book
  • Birds
Portraits of New England birds.
Accession #:
  • 22.04.20
Identifier:
  • 1624   
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Fuertes - Louis Agassiz Fuertes (1874-1927)
Date:
  • 1932
Description:
Drawn in color by Louis Agassiz Fuertes and Allan Brooks for "Birds of Massachusetts and other New England states" by Edward Howe Forbush. Published by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
1417Postcard Showing Canada Goose Carving
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Postcard Showing Canada Goose Carving
Identifier:
  • 1417   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Description:
Postcard depicting a carved Canada goose which appears to be flying over a hedge ; "Canada Goose bird carving by Wendell Gilley" printed on reverse side of card.
1416Postcard showing Mallard Drake
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Postcard showing Mallard Drake
Identifier:
  • 1416   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph, Picture Postcard
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Description:
Postcard depicting a carved mallard on a driftwood base signed "Gilley" ; "Mallard Drake bird carving by Wendell Gilley" printed on reverse side of card.
1487Puffin relief on side of Wendell Gilley Museum building
  • Image, Photograph
  • Birds
  • Carvings
  • Object, Art
Puffin relief on side of Wendell Gilley Museum building
Identifier:
  • 1487   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
  • Object, Art
Creator:
  • Farrin - Robin Farrin
Date:
  • 1997
Description:
Panel carved by Gilley Museum Artist-in-Residence Steven Valleau ca 1995 ; one of a series marking the fifteenth anniversary of the museum.
  • 22.03.04
1605Quail
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Quail
Accession #:
  • 22.03.04
Identifier:
  • 1605   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Quail standing on mound shaped wooden base, one leg lifted. Very faded signature on underside of base. No date visible.
  • 20.01.128
1461Red Knot
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Red Knot
Accession #:
  • 20.01.128
Identifier:
  • 1461   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1946 c
Description:
Underside of base marked "Knot by W. H. Gilley approx 1946."
  • 20.01.049
1291Red Legged Black Duck
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Red Legged Black Duck
Accession #:
  • 20.01.049
Identifier:
  • 1291   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Signed "Gilley" on top right of base. "National Woodcarvers Association Member"stamped on underside of base. No date
  • 20.01.038
1279Red Phalarope
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Red Phalarope
Accession #:
  • 20.01.038
Identifier:
  • 1279   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Signed "Gilley" on carved oblong base; no date; marked on underside of base "female in breeding plumage"
  • 91.01.21
1398Red-breasted Merganser, Female
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Red-breasted Merganser, Female
Accession #:
  • 91.01.21
Identifier:
  • 1398   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Crowell - A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
Description:
Has black A.E. Crowell & Son label on underside of base. Label marked "Fe. Shelldrake"
  • 81.1.59
1067Red-breasted Merganser, Male
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
Red-breasted Merganser, Male
Accession #:
  • 81.1.59
Identifier:
  • 1067   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1970
Description:
Miniature; "swimming" duck, head turned forward and to right; glass eyes, adult plumage, painted detail. Signed "Gilley" and marked "Addie Gilley, Red-breasted Merganser (male)" on underside of base.
  • 91.01.20
1399Red-breasted Merganser, Male
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Red-breasted Merganser, Male
Accession #:
  • 91.01.20
Identifier:
  • 1399   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Crowell - A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
Description:
Has black A.E. Crowell & Son label on underside of base. Label marked "Shelldrake"
  • 91.01.13
1407Redhead
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Redhead
Accession #:
  • 91.01.13
Identifier:
  • 1407   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Crowell - A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
Description:
Has black A.E. Crowell & Son label on underside of base.
  • 20.01.002
1234Redhead drake
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Redhead drake
Accession #:
  • 20.01.002
Identifier:
  • 1234   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Signed "by W.H. Gilley" on bottom of base. Undated.
  • 81.1.90
1097Red-shouldered Hawk
  • Carving, 1/2 Life-size
  • Birds
Red-shouldered Hawk
Accession #:
  • 81.1.90
Identifier:
  • 1097   
Type:
  • Carving, 1/2 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1978
Description:
Approx. 1/2 life size; mounted on driftwood piece attached to oblong carved wooden base, perched in hunting posture; glass eyes, metal feet, carved burned and painted detail. Marked, dated and signed "Red-shouldered Hawk, carved 1975, painted 1978, by W.H Gilley" on underside of base.
  • 89.3.14
1467Red-winged Blackbird
  • Carving, Almost Life-size
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Red-winged Blackbird
Accession #:
  • 89.3.14
Identifier:
  • 1467   
Type:
  • Carving, Almost Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1977
Description:
Adult male perched on branching twig on carved pine base ; wire legs and metal feet with talons grasping the branch ; glass eyes. Entire body covered with fine incised lines, deeper where suggesting primaries and tail feathers. Underside of base marked "Red-winged blackbird by W. H. Gilley 1977".
  • 22.04.07
1612Rex Brasher's Birds & trees of North America. Volume one.
  • Publication, Book
  • Birds
Rex Brasher's Birds & trees of North America. Volume one.
Accession #:
  • 22.04.07
Identifier:
  • 1612   
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Brasher - Rex Brasher (1869-1960)
Date:
  • 1961
Description:
Published by Rowman and Littlefield
1493Ribbon Cutting at Wendell Gilley Museum, July 12, 1981
  • Image, Photograph
  • Events
  • People
Ribbon Cutting at Wendell Gilley Museum, July 12, 1981
Identifier:
  • 1493   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Events
  • People
Date:
  • 1981-07-12
Place:
  • Southwest Harbor
Description:
Guests of honor, Wendell and Addie Gilley cut the ribbon on the museum's opening day.
  • 20.01.137
1471Ring-necked Ducks, Pair
  • Carving, Pair
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Ring-necked Ducks, Pair
Accession #:
  • 20.01.137
Identifier:
  • 1471   
Type:
  • Carving, Pair
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Signed "Gilley" on right of carved wooden base. Underside of base marked "'Ring-neck Ducks' by Wendell Gilley, Southwest Harbor Maine ; Made especially for Dr. Claud F. Young". Not dated.
  • 20.01.088
1333Ring-necked Pheasant
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Ring-necked Pheasant
Accession #:
  • 20.01.088
Identifier:
  • 1333   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Relief of bird in flight; hook for hanging; no signature or date
  • 20.01.107
1357Ring-necked pheasant
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Ring-necked pheasant
Accession #:
  • 20.01.107
Identifier:
  • 1357   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1954
Description:
Signed "Gilley" on front right of driftwood base
  • 21.01.03
1524Ring-necked Pheasant
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Ring-necked Pheasant
Accession #:
  • 21.01.03
Identifier:
  • 1524   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1957
Description:
Slightly larger than miniature; male ; signed and dated "Gilley '57" on front top corner of driftwood base
  • 81.1.150
1144Ring-necked Pheasant
  • Carving, Almost Life-size
  • Birds
Ring-necked Pheasant
Accession #:
  • 81.1.150
Identifier:
  • 1144   
Type:
  • Carving, Almost Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1976
Description:
3/4 to life size; adult male standing, head turned slightly to left on burl base, tail raised; painted eyes, metal feet, carved, burned and painted detail. Signed and marked "Ring-necked Pheasant for Addie Gilley by W.H. Gilley, 1976" on underside of base .
  • 81.1.3
1038Ring-necked Pheasant, Male
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
Ring-necked Pheasant, Male
Accession #:
  • 81.1.3
Identifier:
  • 1038   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1940 c.
Description:
Miniature; legs set into carved, grey mound base; glass eyes, painted feet and detail. Marked "Addie Gilley, Pheasant by W.H. Gilley" on underside of base.
  • 81.1.75
1083Ring-necked Pheasant, Male
  • Carving, 1/3 Life-size
  • Birds
Ring-necked Pheasant, Male
Accession #:
  • 81.1.75
Identifier:
  • 1083   
Type:
  • Carving, 1/3 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1973
Description:
Approx. 1/3 life size; perched on driftwood base, stands erect, tail horizontal; glass eyes, painted detail, wire legs and feet. Smeared signature on right side of base, "Gilley." Marked and dated "Ring-necked Pheasant by W. Gilley, 1973, Addie" on underside of base.
  • 89.3.4
1501Roadrunner
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Roadrunner
Accession #:
  • 89.3.4
Identifier:
  • 1501   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Adult male roadrunner in a typical "striding" position, head outstretched with slightly dropped wings. Minimal carved detail, more developed painted detail. Glass eyes, wire legs, metal feet. Mounted on oval pine base, gouge-carved and painted. Marked on underside of base in ballpoint pen: "Road Runner"; signed "Gilley" on lower edge of top of base. No date
  • 81.1.8
1043Roadrunner
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
Roadrunner
Accession #:
  • 81.1.8
Identifier:
  • 1043   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1960 c.
Description:
Miniature; mounted on driftwood, head turned around right shoulder, tail erect; glass eyes, carved feet, painted plumage. Unsigned. Marked "Made for Addie Gilley" on underside of base.
  • 81.1.88
1095Robin, Male
  • Carving, Life-size
  • Birds
Robin, Male
Accession #:
  • 81.1.88
Identifier:
  • 1095   
Type:
  • Carving, Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1978
Description:
Life size; perched on green, oblong, wooden mound base, erect posture, facing forward; glass eyes, wire feet and legs, painted and burned detail. Marked, dated and signed "Robin, made for Addie Gilley, 1978, by W.H. Gilley" on underside of base.
  • 89.3.16
1290Rose-breasted Grosbeak
  • Carving, Life-size
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Rose-breasted Grosbeak
Accession #:
  • 89.3.16
Identifier:
  • 1290   
Type:
  • Carving, Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1976
Description:
Adult male, approximately life size, sitting on twig, head slightly cocked and turned left ; no visible legs, cut metal talons ; glass eyes. Signed in felt tip pen "by W. H. Gilley" and dated 1976 on underside of base; also faintly signed on top lower right of base
1480Rough Draft of Article by Fred Clark for The Mallet
  • Document, Manuscript
  • Carvings
  • People
Rough Draft of Article by Fred Clark for The Mallet
Identifier:
  • 1480   
Type:
  • Document, Manuscript
Subject:
  • Carvings
  • People
Creator:
  • Clark - Fred Clark
Date:
  • 1980 c
Description:
The published version of this draft appeared with the title "A Visit with Wendell Gilley, A Legend in the Carving World" in the National Carver's Museum publication, The Mallet. The author indicates that in Nov. 1979 Wendell told him about the planned building of the Wendell Gilley Museum.
  • 91.01.19
1380Ruddy Duck, Female
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Ruddy Duck, Female
Accession #:
  • 91.01.19
Identifier:
  • 1380   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Crowell - A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
Description:
Has black A.E. Crowell & Son label on underside of base
  • 91.01.18
1381Ruddy Duck, Male
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Ruddy Duck, Male
Accession #:
  • 91.01.18
Identifier:
  • 1381   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Crowell - A. Elmer Crowell (1862-1952)
Description:
Has black A.E. Crowell & Son label on underside of base
  • 81.1.37
1035Ruddy Turnstone
  • Carving, 1/4 Life-size
  • Birds
Ruddy Turnstone
Accession #:
  • 81.1.37
Identifier:
  • 1035   
Type:
  • Carving, 1/4 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1966 c.
Description:
About 1/4 life size; mounted on natural wood base, erect posture facing forward; black pinhead eyes, wired legs and feet, painted detail. Signed "Gilley" on side of base, underside of base marked "Ruddy Turnstone, W.H. Gilley, Addie Gilley."
  • 81.1.139
1135Rudy Turnstone, Pair
  • Carving, Pair, Life-size
  • Birds
Rudy Turnstone, Pair
Accession #:
  • 81.1.139
Identifier:
  • 1135   
Type:
  • Carving, Pair, Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1975
Description:
Life size; male and female on oblong, sand covered wooden base with two attached driftwood pieces, male standing on burned driftwood, head turned over left shoulder, facing front of composition, female on lower right, attached to oblong base, head to ground, tail up; both have glass eyes, metal legs, carved, burned and painted detail. Unsigned. Marked "Property of Addie Gilley, Ruddy Turnstone, 1975" on underside of base.
  • 20.01.061
1303Ruffed Grouse
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Ruffed Grouse
Accession #:
  • 20.01.061
Identifier:
  • 1303   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Signed "Gilley" in white on top left of base ; no date
1519Ruffed Grouse
  • Image, Photograph
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Ruffed Grouse
Identifier:
  • 1519   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Rockefeller - Dori Selene Rockefeller
Description:
Black and white photograph labeled "Ruffed Grouse. 1981 carving by Wendell Gilley - collection of Dr. and Mrs. Leonard Gilley - photo by Dori Selene Rockefeller" on reverse
  • 81.3.2
1169Ruffed Grouse
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
Ruffed Grouse
Accession #:
  • 81.3.2
Identifier:
  • 1169   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1950 c.
Description:
Miniature; adult male perched on yellow birch base, head erect, tail spread; glass eyes, metal feet, carved and painted detail. Signed "Gilley" on lower left of base.
  • 20.01.140
1531Ruffed Grouse
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Ruffed Grouse
Accession #:
  • 20.01.140
Identifier:
  • 1531   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1950
Description:
"Made for Len and Dianne with love" inscribed on underside of base
  • 81.1.29
1027Ruffed Grouse, Male
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
Ruffed Grouse, Male
Accession #:
  • 81.1.29
Identifier:
  • 1027   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1946
Description:
Miniature male in display; head turned towards left, left foot forward on pear-shaped smooth wooden base; glass eyes, wire legs, highly detailed plumage; multi-piece. Signed and marked under base: "Gilley, 1946, Ruffed Grouse, Addie Gilley."
  • 81.1.120
1125Ruffed Grouse, Male
  • Carving, Life-size
  • Birds
Ruffed Grouse, Male
Accession #:
  • 81.1.120
Identifier:
  • 1125   
Type:
  • Carving, Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1973
Description:
Life size; adult male on driftwood base, standing, tail slightly raised, feathers spread, head turned slightly left, carved, burned and painted detail; glass eyes, metal feet. Marked "Ruffed Grouse by W.H. Gilley, 1973, property of Addie Gilley, Southwest Harbor, Maine" on underside of base.
  • 81.1.28
1026Ruffed Grouse, Male
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
Ruffed Grouse, Male
Accession #:
  • 81.1.28
Identifier:
  • 1026   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1966
Description:
Miniature; mounted on natural wooden base, upright posture, tail fanned open horizontally; glass eyes, carved feet, highly detailed painted plumage. Signed "Gilley" on right rear of base, Underside of base marked: "Addie Gilley, Ruffed Grouse by W.H. Gilley, 1966."
  • 81.1.102
1107Ruffed Grouse, Pair
  • Carving, Pair, 2/3 Life-size
  • Birds
Ruffed Grouse, Pair
Accession #:
  • 81.1.102
Identifier:
  • 1107   
Type:
  • Carving, Pair, 2/3 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1974
Description:
Approx. 2/3 life-size; adult pair on driftwood base, male standing on right, tail partially spread, head turned left, female on lower left, nested on wood, left toes protruding, tail folded, neck down, head turned slightly left; both with glass eyes, metal feet, carved, burned and painted detail. Signed "Gilley" on center of base. Marked "Grouse, made for Addie Gilley" on underside of base.
1475Sandpiper
  • Image, Photograph
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Sandpiper
Identifier:
  • 1475   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Description:
Carved sandpiper on driftwood placed on a sandy surface with painted backdrop. "Credit: Roche, Caldwell N.J." stamped on reverse.
1544Saw-whet Owl
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Saw-whet Owl
Identifier:
  • 1544   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1969
Description:
Owl looking over left shoulder, perched on driftwood base. Inscribed "Made especially for Hilda + Hulda Bragdon , Saw whet owl" on underside of base ; signed W.H. Gilley and dated 1969.
  • 22.03.01
1602Saw-whet Owl
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Saw-whet Owl
Accession #:
  • 22.03.01
Identifier:
  • 1602   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1969
Description:
Saw-whet owl looking to the side, perched on driftwood branch. Underside of driftwood inscribed Saw Whet Owl by W.H. Gilley 1969. Signed "Gilley" on lower part of driftwood near owl's tail.
  • 22.03.02
1603Saw-whet Owl
  • Carving, 1/2 Life-size
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Saw-whet Owl
Accession #:
  • 22.03.02
Identifier:
  • 1603   
Type:
  • Carving, 1/2 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1973
Description:
Saw-whet owl looking to the side, perched on driftwood branch attached to carved wooden base by single screw. Underside of base inscribed Saw-whet Owl 1/2 life size made for Mary Holmes 1973. Signed "Gilley" on lower part of driftwood branch.
  • 81.1.45
1054Saw-whet Owl
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
Saw-whet Owl
Accession #:
  • 81.1.45
Identifier:
  • 1054   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1972
Description:
Miniature; mounted on natural wood base composed of two pieces, facing forward, head turned to right, front toes painted on to body; glass eyes. Signed "Gilley '72" on right side of base. Marked "Addie" on underside.
  • 81.1.100
1106Saw-whet Owl
  • Carving, Life-size
  • Birds
Saw-whet Owl
Accession #:
  • 81.1.100
Identifier:
  • 1106   
Type:
  • Carving, Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1976
Description:
Life size adult; mounted on driftwood stump attached to carved oblong wooden base, perched upright, three toes of each foot protruding; glass eyes - somewhat marred, carved, burned and painted detail. Signed and dated "Gilley '76" on rear of driftwood.
  • 89.3.23
1247Saw-whet Owl
  • Carving, 1/2 Life-size
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Saw-whet Owl
Accession #:
  • 89.3.23
Identifier:
  • 1247   
Type:
  • Carving, 1/2 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1971 ?
Description:
Adult male sitting in the crotch of a Y shaped twig mount, body facing forward but head turned completely to the left ; glass eyes ; swirled driftwood root base. Signed "Gilley" and dated '71 on underside of base. Appears to have been overmarked '72
  • 81.1.18
1015Saw-whet Owl
  • Carving, 3/4 Life-size
  • Birds
Saw-whet Owl
Accession #:
  • 81.1.18
Identifier:
  • 1015   
Type:
  • Carving, 3/4 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1972
Description:
3/4 life size; outstretched wings, alighting on driftwood limb mounted on carved oblong base, Phillips head screw in base, toes 3:1; glass eyes, carved and painted plumage detail. Signed: "Gilley '72" on lower right side of base. Underside marked: "Addie Gilley, xmas 1972."
  • 81.1.70
1078Saw-whet Owl
  • Carving, Life-size
  • Birds
Saw-whet Owl
Accession #:
  • 81.1.70
Identifier:
  • 1078   
Type:
  • Carving, Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1975
Description:
Life size; adult perched on driftwood piece set into shaped wooden base, body in profile with head turned over right shoulder to "front" of piece; glass eyes, wire toes, four first toes protruding, painted plumage detail. Signed "Gilley '75" on right front of base. Marked and dated "Addie Gilley, Saw-whet owl by W.H. Gilley, 1975" on underside of base, which also has artist stamp. Artist considered this his best saw-whet owl. [show more]
1545Saw-whet Owl
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Saw-whet Owl
Identifier:
  • 1545   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Owl perched on U-shaped branch mounted on flat wooden base. "Gilly" faintly visible on base near bottom of branch. Inscribed "Saw Whet Owl made for Evelyn Foss" and stamped "Wendell H. Gilley" on underside of base. No date visible.
1509Scale Model, Wendell Gilley Museum, Southwest Harbor
  • Image, Photograph
  • Structures, Civic, Exhibition, Museum
Scale Model, Wendell Gilley Museum, Southwest Harbor
Identifier:
  • 1509   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Structures, Civic, Exhibition, Museum
  • 81.1.142
1185Scaled or Blue Quail, Hen
  • Carving, Almost Life-size
  • Birds
Scaled or Blue Quail, Hen
Accession #:
  • 81.1.142
Identifier:
  • 1185   
Type:
  • Carving, Almost Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1973
Description:
Hen standing on slice of driftwood, right foot forward, facing downward, crest erect, glass eyes, painted, carved, burned detail, metal legs and feet, signed on base, "Gilley '73," underside of base stamped "Wendell Gilley, Southwest Harbor, Maine, 04679, 'Scaled or Blue Quail (Hen)'."
  • 81.1.42
1051Screech Owl
  • Carving, 1/2 Life-size
  • Birds
Screech Owl
Accession #:
  • 81.1.42
Identifier:
  • 1051   
Type:
  • Carving, 1/2 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1973
Description:
Approx. 1/2 life size adult bird; perched facing full forward on natural wood mounted on carved wooden base, front toes protruding from body, ear tufts semi-erect, screw visible on underside of limb, extra screw hole in base adjacent to existing screw attaching limb to base; glass eyes. Signed "Gilley '73" on right front of base. Marked "Addie Gilley, Screeched Owl, grey phase, 1973" on underside of base.
  • 81.1.148
1142Screech Owl
  • Carving, Life-size
  • Birds
Screech Owl
Accession #:
  • 81.1.148
Identifier:
  • 1142   
Type:
  • Carving, Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1978
Description:
Life size adult, gray phase, alighting on driftwood perch attached to oblong, carved wooden base, wings outstretched; glass eyes, metal toenails, carved, burned and painted detail. Signed and marked "Screech Owl made for Addie Gilley, 1978, by Wendell Gilley" on underside of base.
  • 81.1.91
1098Screech Owl (Gray Phase)
  • Carving, 3/4 Life-size
  • Birds
Screech Owl (Gray Phase)
Accession #:
  • 81.1.91
Identifier:
  • 1098   
Type:
  • Carving, 3/4 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1975
Description:
3/4 Life size; perched on driftwood piece attached to carved wooden base, head turned right, two toes of left foot exposed, three toes of right foot exposed, ear tufts laid back; glass eyes, metal toe nails, carved, burned and painted detail. Signed "Gilley '75" on left of base, marked "Screech Owl 3/4 life size, 1975, by W.H. Gilley, property of Addie Gilley" on underside of base. Gray phase.
  • 81.1.43
1052Screech Owl (red phase)
  • Carving, 1/2 Life-size
  • Birds
Screech Owl (red phase)
Accession #:
  • 81.1.43
Identifier:
  • 1052   
Type:
  • Carving, 1/2 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1969
Description:
Approx. 1/2 life size; perched on driftwood base, upright posture, head turned left, ear-tufts semi-erect, front toes exposed; glass eyes, painted plumage. Signed "Gilley" on lower left side of base. Marked "Screech Owl by W.H. Gilley, 1969, Addie Gilley" on underside of base. Made for Rob Kurtz - traded for gray
  • 81.1.38
1047Semipalmated Plover
  • Carving, 1/4 Life-size
  • Birds
Semipalmated Plover
Accession #:
  • 81.1.38
Identifier:
  • 1047   
Type:
  • Carving, 1/4 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1965
Description:
Approx. 1/4 life size; mounted on pitted driftwood base, facing forward, standing with one leg raised; glass eyes, wire legs and feet, painted adult plumage. Signed, dated and marked "Semipalmated Plover by W.H. Gilley, 1965, Addie Gilley" on underside of base.
  • 81.2.2
1167Semipalmated Plover
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
Semipalmated Plover
Accession #:
  • 81.2.2
Identifier:
  • 1167   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1945
Description:
Miniature; bird on driftwood base; glass eyes, metal legs and feet, carved and painted detail. Stamped "W.H. Gilley, Southwest Harbor" on underside of base.
  • 89.3.18
1448Semipalmated Plover
  • Carving, Life-size
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Semipalmated Plover
Accession #:
  • 89.3.18
Identifier:
  • 1448   
Type:
  • Carving, Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1975
Description:
Adult on small driftwood base ; body appears to be "bobbing" downward ; tail swept up, wing tips folded over ; glass eyes, wire legs and metal feet ; body covered overall with finely incised lines. Signed, dated and marked "Semipalmated Plover (Lifesize) by W.H. Gilley, 1975" on underside of base.
  • 2024.05.01
1645Shang : a biography of Charles E. Wheeler
  • Publication, Book
  • Carvings
  • People
Shang : a biography of Charles E. Wheeler
Accession #:
  • 2024.05.01
Identifier:
  • 1645   
Type:
  • Publication, Book
Subject:
  • Carvings
  • People
Creator:
  • Merkt - Dixon MacD. Merkt
Date:
  • 1984
Description:
Published: Spanish Fork, Utah : Hillcrest Publications, c1984 Inscription to the museum by the author on half title page.
  • 81.1.36
1034Short-eared Owl
  • Carving, 1/5 Life-size
  • Birds
Short-eared Owl
Accession #:
  • 81.1.36
Identifier:
  • 1034   
Type:
  • Carving, 1/5 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1976
Description:
1/5 Life size; perched on natural wood, incorrect toes (3 front, 1 back,) head turned over left shoulder; glass eyes, 3-D feet, painted detail. Signed "Gilley" on right side of base, underside of base marked "Addie Birthday 1972."
  • 20.01.092
1337Shoveler
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Shoveler
Accession #:
  • 20.01.092
Identifier:
  • 1337   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Signed "by W.H. Gilley" on underside of base
  • 81.3.9
1462Snowy Egret
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Snowy Egret
Accession #:
  • 81.3.9
Identifier:
  • 1462   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1950 c
Description:
Miniature adult on driftwood base stands erect, neck [?] back, head up, glass eyes, metal legs, feet, and crest feathers, painted details. Signed on lower right of base "Gilley."
  • 81.1.46
1055Snowy Owl
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
Snowy Owl
Accession #:
  • 81.1.46
Identifier:
  • 1055   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1946
Description:
Miniature; perched on natural wormy driftwood "stump" on carved, white-painted base, facing forward, head turned slightly right; glass eyes, 3-D feet, painted adult plumage. Signed, dated and marked "Arctic Owl by W.H. Gilley, 1946, Addie Gilley" on underside of base.
  • 20.01.127
1460Snowy Owl, Male
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Snowy Owl, Male
Accession #:
  • 20.01.127
Identifier:
  • 1460   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1974
Description:
Owl looking over left shoulder, glass eyes, wire toes. Signed "Gilley" on rear of driftwood base. Underside of base stamped Wendell H. Gilley.
1580Southwest Harbor Man Gave Up Family Business to Become "Whittling" Artist
  • Newspaper Clipping
  • People
Southwest Harbor Man Gave Up Family Business to Become "Whittling" Artist
Identifier:
  • 1580   
Type:
  • Newspaper Clipping
Subject:
  • People
Creator:
  • Spiker - LaRue Spiker
Description:
Bar Harbor Times article about Wendell Gilley's beginnings as an artist. Publication date is unknown.
  • 81.1.144
1186Sparrowhawk or Kestrel
  • Carving, Life-size
  • Birds
Sparrowhawk or Kestrel
Accession #:
  • 81.1.144
Identifier:
  • 1186   
Type:
  • Carving, Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1977
Description:
Life size adult male on driftwood piece mounted on oblong carved wooden base ; head turned over left shoulder, glass eyes, metal feet, carved, burned and painted detail, signed, dated on base "Gilley '77." Underside of base marked "Sparrow Hawk or Kestrel, Made for Addie Gilley, Wendell Gilley, 1977." Yellow paint on glass eyes, two screw heads visible on underside of base.