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  • 20.01.115
1366American Brant
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
American Brant
Accession #:
  • 20.01.115
Identifier:
  • 1366   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Signed "by W.H. Gilley" on underside of base ; undated
  • 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.
  • 96.2.1
1270American Goldeneye Relief
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
American Goldeneye Relief
Accession #:
  • 96.2.1
Identifier:
  • 1270   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1935 c
Description:
Very early Gilley diorama ; carved and painted American goldeneye against painted winter scene on board. Marked "Made about 1935 Wendell Gilley" on back. Signed "Gilley on bottom front.
  • 20.01.064
1306Atlantic Puffin
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Atlantic Puffin
Accession #:
  • 20.01.064
Identifier:
  • 1306   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1982
Description:
Signed "Gilley" on left front of carved wood base ; marked "8/11/82, To the Whitlocks in appreciation, Wendell Gilley"
  • 20.01.134
1468Atlantic Puffin
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Atlantic Puffin
Accession #:
  • 20.01.134
Identifier:
  • 1468   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1977
Description:
Underside of base marked: "Puffin by W. H. Gilley " ; signature "Gilley" burned into bottom of base
  • 20.01.058
1300Bald Eagle
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Bald Eagle
Accession #:
  • 20.01.058
Identifier:
  • 1300   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Signed "Gilley" on left side of driftwood base; no date
  • 20.01.105
1350Bald Eagle
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Bald Eagle
Accession #:
  • 20.01.105
Identifier:
  • 1350   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Signed "Gilley" on backside of driftwood ; no date
1573Bald Eagle
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Bald Eagle
Identifier:
  • 1573   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1982
Description:
Eagle standing over fish. Signed "Gilley" on front of base; inscribed "Bald Eagle 1982 by W.H. Gilley" on underside of base. Metal fish is removeable.
  • 20.01.037
1278Bald Eagle
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Bald Eagle
Accession #:
  • 20.01.037
Identifier:
  • 1278   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Signed "Gilley" on driftwood base. Driftwood base attached to sand covered oblong base
  • 96.2.7
1301Bald Eagle
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Bald Eagle
Accession #:
  • 96.2.7
Identifier:
  • 1301   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1973
Description:
Adult bald eagle, approximately one-sixth life-size, sitting upright on small driftwood knot ; lead feet with talons realistically gripping the base ; undercut wing tips crossed over carved tail ; Signed "Gilley" on left side of driftwood base; marked "Hilda, Hulda Bragdon, Xmas 1973" on underside of base
1533Bald Eagle Family
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Bald Eagle Family
Identifier:
  • 1533   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Family of bald eagles, the female perched on the edge of the nest containing two chicks, the male on a branch above with wings spread ; signed "Gilley" on base ; no visible date
  • 20.01.035
1276Bald Eagle with Fish
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Bald Eagle with Fish
Accession #:
  • 20.01.035
Identifier:
  • 1276   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1959
Description:
Signed "Gilley '59" on driftwood base.
  • 20.01.020
1261Bald Eagle With Redhead Duck
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Bald Eagle With Redhead Duck
Accession #:
  • 20.01.020
Identifier:
  • 1261   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Signed "Gilley" on driftwood base. No date
  • 89.3.11
1304Baldpate, Male
  • Carving, 1/3 Life-size
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Baldpate, Male
Accession #:
  • 89.3.11
Identifier:
  • 1304   
Type:
  • Carving, 1/3 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1974
Description:
Now known as American Wigeon ; marked "Baldpate '74, #28" on underside of base ; humped "clamshell" base is a driftwood burl ; wire legs and metal feet with tiny talons; signed "Gilley" on left front of base
  • 91.01.23
1386Barrow's Goldeneye, Drake
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Barrow's Goldeneye, Drake
Accession #:
  • 91.01.23
Identifier:
  • 1386   
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
  • 81.7.1
1469Belted Kingfishers, Pair
  • Carving, Pair
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Belted Kingfishers, Pair
Accession #:
  • 81.7.1
Identifier:
  • 1469   
Type:
  • Carving, Pair
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1977
Description:
Underside of base marked "Belted Kingfishers by Wendell Gilley 1977. Also stamped "W.H. Gilley"
  • 20.01.023
1264Black Capped Chickadee, Pair
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Black Capped Chickadee, Pair
Accession #:
  • 20.01.023
Identifier:
  • 1264   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Signed "Gilley"; no date
  • 20.01.024
1265Black Capped Chickadee, Pair
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Black Capped Chickadee, Pair
Accession #:
  • 20.01.024
Identifier:
  • 1265   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Base covered with moss
  • 91.01.31
1402Black Duck
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Black Duck
Accession #:
  • 91.01.31
Identifier:
  • 1402   
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.
  • 20.01.017
1256Black Duck
  • Carving, Decoy
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Black Duck
Accession #:
  • 20.01.017
Identifier:
  • 1256   
Type:
  • Carving, Decoy
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1967
Description:
Bottom inscribed "Black Duck by W.H. Gilley. Made for Robert Kurtz." Dated 4/18/67.
  • 20.01.021
1262Black Duck, Female
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Black Duck, Female
Accession #:
  • 20.01.021
Identifier:
  • 1262   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Female preening on burl base. Signed "Gilley" on right front of base. Stamped "Gilley" on underside of base. No date
  • 20.01.065
1307Black Duck, Male
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Black Duck, Male
Accession #:
  • 20.01.065
Identifier:
  • 1307   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1960
Description:
Male, preening ; signed "Gilley" on rear of base ; stamped "Wendell H. Gilley" on underside of base
  • 20.01.087
1332Black Duck, Pair
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Black Duck, Pair
Accession #:
  • 20.01.087
Identifier:
  • 1332   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Flat bottom, swimming, appear to have been once attached to something, no signature or date
  • 81.6.1
1243Black-backed Gull
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Black-backed Gull
Accession #:
  • 81.6.1
Identifier:
  • 1243   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Signed "Gilley" on base. No date
  • 20.01.005
1244Black-backed Gull
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Black-backed Gull
Accession #:
  • 20.01.005
Identifier:
  • 1244   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Swimming; made of balsa wood. Signed "W. Gilley" on bottom. No. date
1537Black-capped Chickadee
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Black-capped Chickadee
Identifier:
  • 1537   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Chickadee with head down perched on driftwood branch attached to carved oval wooden base ; glass eyes, wire legs and feet ; signed "Gilley" on rear left of base ; no date visible
  • 89.3.19
1263Black-capped Chickadee
  • Carving, 1/2 Life-size
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Black-capped Chickadee
Accession #:
  • 89.3.19
Identifier:
  • 1263   
Type:
  • Carving, 1/2 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Smooth oval pine disc base with gnarled driftwood root ; midway up the driftwood is mounted the bird, carved in characteristic seed-opening position with tail braced downward and bill pointed at ground ; glass eyes, wire legs, and metal feet grasping "branch." Signed "Gilley" on top edge of base. No date
  • 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.
1536Black-capped Chickadee Pair
  • Carving, Pair
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Black-capped Chickadee Pair
Identifier:
  • 1536   
Type:
  • Carving, Pair
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Two Chickadees mounted on driftwood branch attached to carved wooden base ; upper bird is upside down, lower bird faces out from branch ; glass eyes, wire legs and feet ; no visible date ; signed "Gilley" on rear of base.
  • 81.3.1
1275Black-capped Chickadee Pair
  • Carving, Pair, Almost Life-size
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Black-capped Chickadee Pair
Accession #:
  • 81.3.1
Identifier:
  • 1275   
Type:
  • Carving, Pair, Almost Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1958
Description:
Two chickadees, near life size, on driftwood, both with glass eyes, metal legs and feet, carved and painted detail ; both upright, left chickadee has head down. Signed, dated on rear of base "Gilley '58".
  • 89.3.9
1466Blue Jay with Acorn
  • Carving, 3/4 Life-size
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Blue Jay with Acorn
Accession #:
  • 89.3.9
Identifier:
  • 1466   
Type:
  • Carving, 3/4 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Blue jay with real acorn in its beak perched on driftwood branch on oval base ; wire and metal legs and feet ; glass eyes ; signed "Gilley" on front of base ; no date
  • 89.3.22
1356Bluebird
  • Carving, Almost Life-size
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Bluebird
Accession #:
  • 89.3.22
Identifier:
  • 1356   
Type:
  • Carving, Almost Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1976
Description:
Adult male Eastern bluebird ; ovoid pine base with multi-twigged branch rising from off-center; narrow-bodied bird sits on a lower twig, head turned to left and slightly raised ; glass eyes, metal feet, no visible legs. Inscribed: "Bluebird by Wendell Gilley for Harold and Gladys Townsend Xmas 1976" on underside of base
  • 89.3.6
1305Bluebird, Pair
  • Carving, Multiple Birds, Miniatures
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Bluebird, Pair
Accession #:
  • 89.3.6
Identifier:
  • 1305   
Type:
  • Carving, Multiple Birds, Miniatures
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Adult male and female mounted on pine and twig base, the lower bird (female) in downward crouching position, the male perched on lower fork of twig ; wire legs and metal feet, glass eyes ; signed "Gilley" on carved base.
  • 20.01.091
1336Blue-winged Teal
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Blue-winged Teal
Accession #:
  • 20.01.091
Identifier:
  • 1336   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Signed "by W.H. Gillely" on underside of base
  • 91.01.05
1405Blue-winged Teal, Female
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Blue-winged Teal, Female
Accession #:
  • 91.01.05
Identifier:
  • 1405   
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. Blue Teal"
  • 91.01.04
1404Blue-winged Teal, Male
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Blue-winged Teal, Male
Accession #:
  • 91.01.04
Identifier:
  • 1404   
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 "Blue Teal"
  • 99.3.2
1361Bobwhite
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Bobwhite
Accession #:
  • 99.3.2
Identifier:
  • 1361   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1974
Description:
Underside of base inscribed "Bob White by W. H. Gilley 1974 ; Made for the 'Cheevers'" ; artist's stamp on underside of base.
  • 20.01.104
1349Bobwhite Quail, Pair
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Bobwhite Quail, Pair
Accession #:
  • 20.01.104
Identifier:
  • 1349   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Signed "Gilley" on front left of base ; no date
1572Bobwhite Quail, Pair
  • Carving, Pair
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Bobwhite Quail, Pair
Identifier:
  • 1572   
Type:
  • Carving, Pair
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Glass eyes, wire legs and feet, carved and painted detail. Mounted on driftwood base. Signed "Gilley" on right rear of base, no date
  • 91.01.07
1401Brant
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Brant
Accession #:
  • 91.01.07
Identifier:
  • 1401   
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.
  • 96.2.3
1458Brown pelican
  • Carving, 1/5 Life-size
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Brown pelican
Accession #:
  • 96.2.3
Identifier:
  • 1458   
Type:
  • Carving, 1/5 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1975
Description:
Adult male in breeding plumage depicted on a wooden piling attached to egg-shaped pine base ; cast lead legs and feet, glass eyes ; signed "Gilley '75" on front of base. Underside of base marked: "Hilda and Hulda Bragdon, 1975" and signed "by Wendell Gilley"
  • 20.01.054
1296Bufflehead
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Bufflehead
Accession #:
  • 20.01.054
Identifier:
  • 1296   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1982
Description:
Stamped "Gilley" and dated on underside.
  • 89.3.8
1297Bufflehead
  • Carving, 1/3 Life-size
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Bufflehead
Accession #:
  • 89.3.8
Identifier:
  • 1297   
Type:
  • Carving, 1/3 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1982
Description:
Male bufflehead in adult plumage, swimming position ; head withdrawn and turned slightly to the left ; glass eyes, matte black, white, greys with minimal body detail ; blending of red/orange on head behind white wedge. Underside signed in pyrographic scratching "W.H.G." "Gilley" branded in script. Also written in felt-tip pen " '82 Buffle-Head".
  • 91.01.34
1396Bufflehead, Female
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Bufflehead, Female
Accession #:
  • 91.01.34
Identifier:
  • 1396   
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.
  • 91.01.33
1395Bufflehead, Male
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Bufflehead, Male
Accession #:
  • 91.01.33
Identifier:
  • 1395   
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.
  • 20.01.025
1266Bull Moose
  • Carving
  • Carvings
Bull Moose
Accession #:
  • 20.01.025
Identifier:
  • 1266   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1930 c
Description:
Hanger on back. Unsigned, not dated
  • 21.01.02
1525Canada Geese
  • Carving, Pair, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Canada Geese
Accession #:
  • 21.01.02
Identifier:
  • 1525   
Type:
  • Carving, Pair, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Pair of Canada geese on driftwood base ; Signed "W.H. Gilley" on underside ; no date apparent.
  • 21.01.01
1526Canada Geese
  • Carving, Pair, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Canada Geese
Accession #:
  • 21.01.01
Identifier:
  • 1526   
Type:
  • Carving, Pair, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1950
Description:
Pair of Canada geese on driftwood base ; "McInnes" written on underside of base ; stamped "1950"
  • 89.3.15
1299Canada Goose
  • Carving, Decoy, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Canada Goose
Accession #:
  • 89.3.15
Identifier:
  • 1299   
Type:
  • Carving, Decoy, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1972
Description:
Adult in swimming position, head erect on slightly bent neck facing straight forward; glass eyes ; signed "Gilley 72" on underside where felt is cut away
  • 20.01.077
1319Canada Goose
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Canada Goose
Accession #:
  • 20.01.077
Identifier:
  • 1319   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1956
Description:
Signed "Gilley '56" on side of base
  • 20.01.078
1320Canada Goose
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Canada Goose
Accession #:
  • 20.01.078
Identifier:
  • 1320   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1956
Description:
Signed "Gilley '56" on left side of driftwood base
  • 20.01.081
1323Canada Goose
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Canada Goose
Accession #:
  • 20.01.081
Identifier:
  • 1323   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Signed "Gilley" on driftwood base ; not dated
  • 20.01.097
1342Canada Goose
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Canada Goose
Accession #:
  • 20.01.097
Identifier:
  • 1342   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1959
Description:
Signed "Gilley" on left front of driftwood base
  • 91.01.06
1409Canada Goose
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Canada Goose
Accession #:
  • 91.01.06
Identifier:
  • 1409   
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.
  • 81.1.134
1131Canada Goose
  • Carving, Mobil, 1/2 Life-size
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Canada Goose
Accession #:
  • 81.1.134
Identifier:
  • 1131   
Type:
  • Carving, Mobil, 1/2 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1969
Description:
Approx. 1/2 life size; flying adult wall mount, neck arched downward, head cocked slightly right, wings outspread; glass eyes, metal feet, carved, burned and painted detail. Unsigned.
  • 20.01.129
1463Canada Goose
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Canada Goose
Accession #:
  • 20.01.129
Identifier:
  • 1463   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Signed "Gilley" on driftwood base beneath tail
  • 20.01.102
1347Canada Goose
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Canada Goose
Accession #:
  • 20.01.102
Identifier:
  • 1347   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1982
Description:
Signed "Gilley 82" on underside of base
  • 89.3.5
1298Canvasback
  • Carving, Decoy, 1/4 Life-size
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Canvasback
Accession #:
  • 89.3.5
Identifier:
  • 1298   
Type:
  • Carving, Decoy, 1/4 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1971
Description:
Canvasback drake in swimming position, adult plumage, scant carved detail ; completely withdrawn head, turned slightly to the right. Signed "by W. H. Gilley 1971"
  • 20.01.096
1341Canvasback
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Canvasback
Accession #:
  • 20.01.096
Identifier:
  • 1341   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Signed "by W.H. Gilley" on underside of base ; no date
  • 20.01.018
1259Canvasback
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Canvasback
Accession #:
  • 20.01.018
Identifier:
  • 1259   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1965 c
Description:
Signed "Gilley" on front of driftwood base. Artist's stamp on bottom of base.
  • 91.01.03
1374Canvasback, Female
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Canvasback, Female
Accession #:
  • 91.01.03
Identifier:
  • 1374   
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
  • 91.01.02
1375Canvasback, Male
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Canvasback, Male
Accession #:
  • 91.01.02
Identifier:
  • 1375   
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
  • 88.4.1
1500Canvasback, Male
  • Carving, Decoy
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Canvasback, Male
Accession #:
  • 88.4.1
Identifier:
  • 1500   
Type:
  • Carving, Decoy
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1974
Description:
Decorative decoy depicting an adult canvasback drake. Signed W.H. Gilley, dated 1974. Inscribed "Made for Robert Kurtz"
  • 20.01.121
1372Chickadee
  • Carving, Life-size
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Chickadee
Accession #:
  • 20.01.121
Identifier:
  • 1372   
Type:
  • Carving, Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1981
Description:
Signed "Gilley '81" on right side of carved oblong base. Artist's stamp on underside of base
  • 20.01.120
1371Chickadee
  • Carving, Life-size
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Chickadee
Accession #:
  • 20.01.120
Identifier:
  • 1371   
Type:
  • Carving, Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1979 ca.
Description:
Black-capped chickadee head down on branch. Artist's stamp on underside of carved oblong base
  • 20.01.122
1373Chickadee, Pair
  • Carving, Life-size
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Chickadee, Pair
Accession #:
  • 20.01.122
Identifier:
  • 1373   
Type:
  • Carving, Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1960 ca.
Description:
Signed "Gilley" on right side of base
  • 2022.01.01
1600Chickadee Pair
  • Carving, Pair
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Chickadee Pair
Accession #:
  • 2022.01.01
Identifier:
  • 1600   
Type:
  • Carving, Pair
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
One chickadee hanging upside down near top of branch above second chickadee perched on lower part of branch. Branch attached to carved oval wooden base. Underside of base inscribed "Chickadees by Wendell Gilley S.W. Harbor, Maine. No date visible.
  • 91.01.27
1391Common Eider
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Common Eider
Accession #:
  • 91.01.27
Identifier:
  • 1391   
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 "Sea Duck"
  • 20.01.138
1472Common Eider, Male
  • Carving, Decoy
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Common Eider, Male
Accession #:
  • 20.01.138
Identifier:
  • 1472   
Type:
  • Carving, Decoy
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1980 c
Description:
One of five eiders Wendell Gilley wanted to make for the museum at the end of his life. He was able to complete three. "Gilley" engraved on undersides of body and head.
1586Common eider pair
  • Carving, Pair, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Common eider pair
Identifier:
  • 1586   
Type:
  • Carving, Pair, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Male eider perched on carved rock facing female. Female faces forward on the carved wooden base. Underside marked Northern eiders by W.H. Gilley, S.W. Harbor, Maine. No date.
  • 2007.01.01
1302Common Loon
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Common Loon
Accession #:
  • 2007.01.01
Identifier:
  • 1302   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Signed "Gilley" on right side of base ; circa 1950's
  • 20.01.123
1447Common Loon
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Common Loon
Accession #:
  • 20.01.123
Identifier:
  • 1447   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Flat bottomed, felt attached to underside
  • 91.01.08
1397Common Merganser, Female
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Common Merganser, Female
Accession #:
  • 91.01.08
Identifier:
  • 1397   
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 "Gooseander"
  • 20.01.076
1318Common Tern, Pair
  • Carving, Pair
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Common Tern, Pair
Accession #:
  • 20.01.076
Identifier:
  • 1318   
Type:
  • Carving, Pair
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Signed "Gilley" on left side of driftwood base ; no date
  • 96.2.12
1260Common Tern, Pair
  • Carving, Pair, 1/3 Life-size
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Common Tern, Pair
Accession #:
  • 96.2.12
Identifier:
  • 1260   
Type:
  • Carving, Pair, 1/3 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1971
Description:
Birds painted in summer plumage. Bottom of driftwood base marked "Made for Hilda + Hulda Bragdon, Xmas 1971." Signed "Gilley" on right front of base.
1567Cormorant
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Cormorant
Identifier:
  • 1567   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Neck extended and head turned to the right. Glass eyes, metal legs and feet. Driftwood base, no visible signature or date
  • 20.01.036
1277Double-crested Cormorant, Pair
  • Carving, Pair
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Double-crested Cormorant, Pair
Accession #:
  • 20.01.036
Identifier:
  • 1277   
Type:
  • Carving, Pair
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Signed "Gillely" on right front of driftwood base. Has wall hanger
  • 20.01.141
1534Downy Woodpecker on Birch
  • Carving, Life-size
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Downy Woodpecker on Birch
Accession #:
  • 20.01.141
Identifier:
  • 1534   
Type:
  • Carving, Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Downy woodpecker perched on birch "tree" mounted on carved oblong wooden base. Signed "Gilley" on bottom of birch ; no date
  • 84.2.1
1499Duck Scene Plaque
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Duck Scene Plaque
Accession #:
  • 84.2.1
Identifier:
  • 1499   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1936 c
Description:
Carved and painted scene of a mallard duck landing on water
  • 81.1.154
1148Eagle Plaque
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Eagle Plaque
Accession #:
  • 81.1.154
Identifier:
  • 1148   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1945
Description:
Decorative three dimensional eagle plaque, head turned left, painted gold, made from two pieces of wood. Has screw eye for hanging. Signed " W.H. Gilley" on back of right wing. Marked "Addie Gilley."
  • 89.3.13
1322Evening Grosbeak, Male
  • Carving, 3/4 Life-size
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Evening Grosbeak, Male
Accession #:
  • 89.3.13
Identifier:
  • 1322   
Type:
  • Carving, 3/4 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1978
Description:
Adult male on gnarled driftwood root; glass eyes, wire legs and cut metal feet. Signed "Gilley '78" on oblong pine base ; underside of base marked "Evening Grosbeak #33"
  • 20.01.027
1268Flying Mallard Relief
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Flying Mallard Relief
Accession #:
  • 20.01.027
Identifier:
  • 1268   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1936 c
Description:
Painted board with miniature flying mallard attached. Inscribed on back "Given to J.E. Brown by Wendelll Gilley circ. 1936"; "Presented to the Gilley Museum July 1984."
  • 91.01.16
1384Goldeneye, Drake
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Goldeneye, Drake
Accession #:
  • 91.01.16
Identifier:
  • 1384   
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
  • 91.01.17
1385Goldeneye, Female
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Goldeneye, Female
Accession #:
  • 91.01.17
Identifier:
  • 1385   
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
  • 96.2.6
1249Goldfinch
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Goldfinch
Accession #:
  • 96.2.6
Identifier:
  • 1249   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1981 ?
Description:
Adult male goldfinch in summer plumage sitting on real branch ; "Gilley" signature on front topside of base almost completely faded ; additionally underside bears jackknife rubber stamp Gilley mark ; underside of base marked "Wedding gift to Joe + Anne Bragdon from Wendell H. Gilley + Addie" ; dated Oct, 4, 1981.
  • 20.01.012
1251Goldfinch
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Goldfinch
Accession #:
  • 20.01.012
Identifier:
  • 1251   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1977
Description:
Underside of base marked "Goldfinch by W.H. Gilley to Jeff Morrill" ; dated 1977.
  • 20.01.014
1253Goldfinch
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Goldfinch
Accession #:
  • 20.01.014
Identifier:
  • 1253   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Carroll Drug Store sticker affixed to green felt on underside of base. "7" written in ink on sticker.
  • 20.01.013
1252Goldfinch
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Goldfinch
Accession #:
  • 20.01.013
Identifier:
  • 1252   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Underside of base marked: "Foss from Addie #4" ; no date
  • 96.2.4, 96.2.5
1250Goldfinch pair
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Goldfinch pair
Accession #:
  • 96.2.4, 96.2.5
Identifier:
  • 1250   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1970
Description:
One marked "Made for Hilda Bragdon by W.H. Gilley" on underside of base. The other marked "Made for Hulda Bragdon by W.H. Gilley" on underside of base. Both dated 1970.
  • 96.2.10
1287Great Blue Heron
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Great Blue Heron
Accession #:
  • 96.2.10
Identifier:
  • 1287   
Type:
  • Carving, Miniature
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Figure permanently mounted on round footed base, intended to be covered with a glass dome. Top of base is a 3/4 inch diameter inner-ground of fine sand. Heron has cast lead legs and feet, lead-strip crest feathers, glass eyes. Signed "Gilley" on side of driftwood "stump" below left side of bird ; no date.
  • 20.01.066
1308Great Blue Heron
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Great Blue Heron
Accession #:
  • 20.01.066
Identifier:
  • 1308   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Signed "Gilley" on right front of driftwood base ; no date
  • 22.03.03
1604Great Blue Heron
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Great Blue Heron
Accession #:
  • 22.03.03
Identifier:
  • 1604   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1973
Description:
Great blue heron standing on driftwood branch. Metal legs and feet. Branch signed "Gilley '73" near feet. Underside inscribed "Gt. Blue Heron", "Addie Gilley",
  • 20.01.050
1292Great Blue Heron Pair
  • Carving, Pair
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Great Blue Heron Pair
Accession #:
  • 20.01.050
Identifier:
  • 1292   
Type:
  • Carving, Pair
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Signed "Gilley", no date
  • 91.3.1
1312Great Blue Heron Pair
  • Carving, Pair, 1/3 Life-size
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Great Blue Heron Pair
Accession #:
  • 91.3.1
Identifier:
  • 1312   
Type:
  • Carving, Pair, 1/3 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Pair of adult herons on roughly "x" shaped driftwood mount. On lower right arm of the "x" a heron in hunting posture is loosely mounted. On upper arm of the x, another heron is depicted in a guarding posture. Twin metal-strip crest, glass eyes, metal feet and legs realistically painted. Signed "Gilley" on top side of sand-finished oblong base, lower right.
  • 20.01.099
1344Great Egret
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Great Egret
Accession #:
  • 20.01.099
Identifier:
  • 1344   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Signed "Gilley" on top rear of driftwood base ; no date
  • 20.01.009
1248Great Gray Owl Plaque
  • Carving
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Great Gray Owl Plaque
Accession #:
  • 20.01.009
Identifier:
  • 1248   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Description:
Signed on back "by Wendell Gilley". No date
  • 20.01.139
1473Great Hornbill
  • Carving, 1/5 Life-size
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Great Hornbill
Accession #:
  • 20.01.139
Identifier:
  • 1473   
Type:
  • Carving, 1/5 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1978
Description:
Carved at the request of Addie Gilley, who was inspired by an illustration in a book about birds of the world. Signed "Gilley" on bottom of driftwood branch. Underside of base marked "Native of India, Sumatra, Indo China".
  • 81.1.174
1310Greater Roadrunner
  • Carving, Life-size
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Greater Roadrunner
Accession #:
  • 81.1.174
Identifier:
  • 1310   
Type:
  • Carving, Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1977 c
Description:
Adult, standing on mesquite base, tail erect ; glass eyes, metal feet, carved, burned, and painted detail ; carved circa 1977, painted and completed winter, 1981. Signed "Gilley" with artist's branding iron on flat side of base. Companion piece 81.1.175.
  • 81.1.175
1311Greater Roadrunner
  • Carving, Life-size
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Greater Roadrunner
Accession #:
  • 81.1.175
Identifier:
  • 1311   
Type:
  • Carving, Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1977 c.
Description:
Life-size adult "running" on mesquite base ; glass eyes, metal feet, carved, burned and painted detail ; carved circa 1977, painted and completed winter 1981. Unsigned. Companion piece 81.1.174.
  • 91.01.25
1394Greater Scaup, Female
  • Carving, Miniature
  • Birds
  • Carvings
Greater Scaup, Female
Accession #:
  • 91.01.25
Identifier:
  • 1394   
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. Bluebill"