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1236Downeast Bird Carvings Exhibit Catalog
  • Publication, Catalog
  • Carvings
  • People
Downeast Bird Carvings Exhibit Catalog
Identifier:
  • 1236   
Type:
  • Publication, Catalog
Subject:
  • Carvings
  • People
Creator:
  • Peck - Robert M. Peck
Date:
  • 1976
Description:
Catalog of an exhibition of Wendell Gilley's bird carvings held at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia from October 29, 1976 through January 9, 1977
1228Wendell H. Gilley, September 1974
  • Image, Photograph
  • Birds
  • Carvings
  • People
Wendell H. Gilley, September 1974
Identifier:
  • 1228   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
  • People
Date:
  • 1974-09
Description:
Wendell Gilley next to a shelf holding carving of Canada geese
1227Wendell H. Gilley Holding Eagle Carving and Miniature Mallard, Summer 1971
  • Image, Photograph
  • Birds
  • Carvings
  • People
Wendell H. Gilley Holding Eagle Carving and Miniature Mallard, Summer 1971
Identifier:
  • 1227   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
  • People
Creator:
  • Kelly - Diane L.
Date:
  • 1971
Description:
Wendell Gilley standing in front of garage holding two carvings, an eagle and his first carving, a mallard made in 1930. On back of photo: "Wendell, Gilley, summer 1971, taken by Diane L. Kelly, his 1st & present bird in progress."
1226Wendell H. Gilley with Eagle, November 1970
  • Image, Photograph
  • Birds
  • Carvings
  • People
Wendell H. Gilley with Eagle, November 1970
Identifier:
  • 1226   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
  • People
Date:
  • 1970-11
Description:
Wendell Gilley standing next to unfinished half life size carved eagle
1223Wendell H. Gilley in his workshop - Oct. 1971
  • Image, Photograph
  • Carvings
  • People
Wendell H. Gilley in his workshop - Oct. 1971
Identifier:
  • 1223   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Carvings
  • People
Date:
  • 1971 - 10
Description:
Wendell Gilley at work on a carving in his workshop.
1222Wendell H. Gilley with Osprey - 1972
  • Image, Photograph
  • Carvings
  • People
Wendell H. Gilley with Osprey - 1972
Identifier:
  • 1222   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Carvings
  • People
Date:
  • 1972
Description:
Wendell Gilley holding carved osprey in a snow covered yard, Southeast Harbor, Maine
1220Letter to Wendell H. Gilley from Donal C. O'Brien, Jr.
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Letter to Wendell H. Gilley from Donal C. O'Brien, Jr.
Identifier:
  • 1220   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • O'Brien - Donal C. O'Brien, Jr.
Date:
  • 1970-05-25
Description:
Thank you letter for a gift of a carved pair of ruffed grouse
1219Letter to Wendell H. Gilley from Donal C. O'Brien, Jr.
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Birds
  • Carvings
  • Object, Other Object, Decoys
Letter to Wendell H. Gilley from Donal C. O'Brien, Jr.
Identifier:
  • 1219   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
  • Object, Other Object, Decoys
Creator:
  • O'Brien - Donal C. O'Brien, Jr.
Date:
  • 1971-08-05
Description:
O'Brien acknowledges receipt of a spotted sandpiper carving from Gilley and discusses a handle Gillely designed for an X-Acto blade as well as decoy designs.
1218Letter to Wendell H. Gilley from Donal C. O'Brien, Jr.
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Birds
  • Carvings
  • Object, Other Object, Decoys
Letter to Wendell H. Gilley from Donal C. O'Brien, Jr.
Identifier:
  • 1218   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
  • Object, Other Object, Decoys
Creator:
  • O'Brien - Donal C. O'Brien, Jr.
Date:
  • 1970-06-10
Description:
Letter describing the making of 36 duck decoys.. O'brien also mentions picking up a finished woodcock from Gilley.
1212Letter to Wendell H. Gilley from Donal C. O'Brien, Jr.
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Carvings
  • People
Letter to Wendell H. Gilley from Donal C. O'Brien, Jr.
Identifier:
  • 1212   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Carvings
  • People
Creator:
  • O'Brien - Donal C. O'Brien, Jr.
Date:
  • 1971-04-15
Description:
Note from O'Brien included with a copy of a letter from Byron Cheever. O'Brien mentions having been asked by Peggy Rockefeller if Gilley would sell her a flock of geese.
1211Letter to Wendell H. Gilley from Byron Cheever
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Carvings
  • Other, Literature
  • People
Letter to Wendell H. Gilley from Byron Cheever
Identifier:
  • 1211   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Carvings
  • Other, Literature
  • People
Creator:
  • Cheever - Byron Cheever
Date:
  • 1971-05-23
Description:
Cheever writes that he has received the materials for Gilley's book and that he read the new chapter on decoys and thought it was well done. He also talks about meeting carver Harold Haertel in Chicago at a meeting of decoy collectors.
1210Letter to Wendell H. Gilley from Thomas C. Schuller
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Carvings
Letter to Wendell H. Gilley from Thomas C. Schuller
Identifier:
  • 1210   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Schuller - Thomas C.
Date:
  • 1970-02-01
Description:
This letter asks Gilley to repair one of a pair of herons that was damaged in a move.
1207Letter to Wendell H. Gilley from Donal C. O'Brien, Jr.
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Carvings
  • Other, Literature
Letter to Wendell H. Gilley from Donal C. O'Brien, Jr.
Identifier:
  • 1207   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Carvings
  • Other, Literature
Creator:
  • O'Brien - Donal C. O'Brien, Jr.
Date:
  • 1971-05-11
Description:
Letter discusses sending text, artwork, and photos for the book, Art of Bird Carving, to Byron Cheever. Flying goose, bob-white and blue quail carvings are also mentioned.
1205Letter to Wendell H. Gilley from Donal C. O'Brien, Jr.
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Carvings
Letter to Wendell H. Gilley from Donal C. O'Brien, Jr.
Identifier:
  • 1205   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • O'Brien - Donal C. O'Brien, Jr.
Date:
  • 1971-04-29
Description:
This letter acknowledges receipt of a letter and chisel from Gilley, and discusses various carvings including a spotted sandpiper on a mussel shell and two pairs of quail
  • 81.1.94
1101Loon with Two Chicks
  • Carving, Multiple Birds, Decoy
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Loon with Two Chicks
Accession #:
  • 81.1.94
Identifier:
  • 1101   
Type:
  • Carving, Multiple Birds, Decoy
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1973
Description:
Approx. 1/4 life size; three part composition: one swimming, flat-bottomed adult, two swimming, flat-bottomed chicks; adult's head turned slightly to left, with glass eyes and painted detail; chick a's head is erect, chick b's head is down, both have burned detail. Adult marked, dated, signed "Loon, made for Addie Gilley by W.H. Gilley, 1973" on underside. Chicks unmarked.
  • 81.1.85
1092Long-tailed Duck, Female
  • Carving, Life-size
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Long-tailed Duck, Female
Accession #:
  • 81.1.85
Identifier:
  • 1092   
Type:
  • Carving, Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1970 c.
Description:
Life size; swimming, flat bottom; glass eyes, primer coat of paint only. Unsigned. Companion piece no. 81.1.84.
  • 81.1.81
1088American Goldeneye, Female
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
American Goldeneye, Female
Accession #:
  • 81.1.81
Identifier:
  • 1088   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1972
Description:
Miniature; swimming duck, neck down; painted detail. Unsigned. Companion to 81.1.79.
  • 81.1.63
1071Black-capped Chickadee
  • Carving, Life-size
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Black-capped Chickadee
Accession #:
  • 81.1.63
Identifier:
  • 1071   
Type:
  • Carving, Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1973
Description:
Life size; clinging to twig in characteristic upside-down position, twig screwed to shaped wooden base; pinhead eyes, wire legs and feet, detail in color and relief; Signed "Gilley '73." Marked "Chickadee for Addie Gilley, 1973" on underside.
1004Wendell Holmes Gilley at Work on a Goose
  • Image, Photograph
  • Birds
  • Carvings
  • People
Wendell Holmes Gilley at Work on a Goose
Identifier:
  • 1004   
Type:
  • Image, Photograph
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
  • People
Date:
  • 1975
Description:
Wendell Gilley painting a Canada Goose. Reverse side marked: "W SW '75"