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  • 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.
  • 81.1.133
1130Bald Eagle
  • Carving, 1/3 Life-size
  • Birds
Bald Eagle
Accession #:
  • 81.1.133
Identifier:
  • 1130   
Type:
  • Carving, 1/3 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1970 c.
Description:
Approx. 1/3 life size; decorative eagle, painted gold standing head down, beak agape, tongue visible, wings outstretched, tail down; integral base. Marked "Addie Gilley" on underside of base.
  • 81.1.137
1133Bald Eagle Plaque
  • Carving
  • Birds
Bald Eagle Plaque
Accession #:
  • 81.1.137
Identifier:
  • 1133   
Type:
  • Carving
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1971
Description:
Decorative eagle looking upwards, wings out stretched horizontally, left talon in relief clutching shield, back has two screws and a hinge attaching banner to wing, screw eye for hanging at top and lower right. Painted in red, white and blue, with flag pole and banner reading "Dum Vivimus Viviamus." After the style of carver John Hailey Bellamy (1836-1914). Marked "Addie Gilley," stamped "Wendell H. Gilley, Southwest Harbor, Maine." [show more]
  • 81.1.138
1134Common Tern, Pair
  • Carving, Pair, Life-size
  • Birds
Common Tern, Pair
Accession #:
  • 81.1.138
Identifier:
  • 1134   
Type:
  • Carving, Pair, Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1976
Description:
Life size pair; adults on burned driftwood attached to oblong carved wooden base, left bird higher, standing, wings up, beak agape, right bird standing, wings closed, beak closed; both birds with glass eyes, metal feet. Signed "Gilley" on left of base. Marked "Common Tern, Addie Gilley, 1976" on underside of base.
  • 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.
  • 81.1.140
1136Great Blue Heron with Trout
  • Carving, 1/2 Life-size
  • Birds
Great Blue Heron with Trout
Accession #:
  • 81.1.140
Identifier:
  • 1136   
Type:
  • Carving, 1/2 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1974
Description:
Half size; adult standing on driftwood attached to round carved wooden base, left leg bent, neck erect, beak closed around carved, painted trout; glass eyes, metal legs, carved, burned and painted detail. Signed "Gilley" on left of base.
  • 81.1.141
1137Canada Goose
  • Carving, 1/5 Life-size
  • Birds
Canada Goose
Accession #:
  • 81.1.141
Identifier:
  • 1137   
Type:
  • Carving, 1/5 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1971
Description:
Approx. 1/5 life size adult on driftwood base, neck bent down, scratching head with right foot; glass eyes, metal feet, carved, burned and painted detail. Signed "Gilley '71" on left of base.
  • 81.1.143
1138Bobwhite Quail, Pair
  • Carving, Pair, Life-size
  • Birds
Bobwhite Quail, Pair
Accession #:
  • 81.1.143
Identifier:
  • 1138   
Type:
  • Carving, Pair, Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1972
Description:
Life size; adult male and female , male perched on carved ax set in stump, female perched on stump; glass eyes, metal feet, realistic carved and painted detail. Signed "Gilley '72" on top back of ax handle.
  • 81.1.147
1141Wood Duck, Group
  • Carving, Multiple Birds, 1/4 Life-size
  • Birds
Wood Duck, Group
Accession #:
  • 81.1.147
Identifier:
  • 1141   
Type:
  • Carving, Multiple Birds, 1/4 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1970
Description:
Approx. 1/4 life size group of five; two males, three females on partially burned driftwood base, males on right, far right male preening breast feathers, females on left, far left female preening left shoulder; all with glass eyes, metal feet, carved and painted details. Unsigned.
  • 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.
  • 81.1.149
1143Long Billed Curlew
  • Carving, Life-size
  • Birds
Long Billed Curlew
Accession #:
  • 81.1.149
Identifier:
  • 1143   
Type:
  • Carving, Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1972
Description:
Life size; adult on driftwood base, squatting, tail up, neck arched back; glass eyes, metal legs, carved, burned and painted detail, beak made from naturally curved piece of ash. Bird was originally made standing erect, then changed - two holes where old legs were placed behind present pair. Unsigned.
  • 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."
  • 81.1.162
1156Common Eider Group
  • Carving, Multiple Birds, 1/3 Life-size
  • Birds
Common Eider Group
Accession #:
  • 81.1.162
Identifier:
  • 1156   
Type:
  • Carving, Multiple Birds, 1/3 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1970
Description:
Approx. 1/3 life size; two males and two female adults on driftwood base, male on far right has right wing extended, beak is preening right shoulder, two females in center, other male on far left, neck erect; all have glass eyes, metal feet, carved, burned and painted detail. Unsigned.
  • 81.1.163
1157Cormorant Group
  • Carving, Multiple Birds, 1/3 Life-size
  • Birds
Cormorant Group
Accession #:
  • 81.1.163
Identifier:
  • 1157   
Type:
  • Carving, Multiple Birds, 1/3 Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1970
Description:
Approx. 1/3 life size; six cormorants, five adults and one juvenile on driftwood base in various postures, all oriented towards left; all have glass eyes, metal feet, carved, burned and painted detail. Unsigned
  • 81.1.164
1158Barn Owl
  • Carving, Life-size
  • Birds
Barn Owl
Accession #:
  • 81.1.164
Identifier:
  • 1158   
Type:
  • Carving, Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1976
Description:
Life size; adult perched sidelong on driftwood piece attached to oblong carved wooden base, toes three front one back, head turned to right shoulder; glass eyes, metal feet, carved, burned and painted detail. Signed "Gilley '76" on base. Marked "Barn Owl made for Addie Gilley, 1976, by Wendell Gilley" on underside of base.
  • 81.1.165
1159Wood Duck, Pair
  • Carving, Pair, Life-size
  • Birds
Wood Duck, Pair
Accession #:
  • 81.1.165
Identifier:
  • 1159   
Type:
  • Carving, Pair, Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1971
Description:
Life size; male and female on driftwood piece attached to oblong carved wooden base, male standing, neck erect above crouched female with neck down; both with glass eyes, metal feet, carved, burned and painted detail. Signed "Gilley" on left of base. Marked "Wood Duck by W.H. Gilley, 1970-71, made for Addie Gilley, Feb. 20, 1971, Birthday" on underside.
  • 81.1.166
1160Wild Turkey
  • Carving, Life-size
  • Birds
Wild Turkey
Accession #:
  • 81.1.166
Identifier:
  • 1160   
Type:
  • Carving, Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1972
Tags:
highlights
Description:
Life size; adult on burl base, standing on right leg, left leg raised, slips into and out of base on bolt ; glass eyes, metal feet, carved, burned and painted detail. Signed on belly, Wild Turkey by Wendell Gilley, 1972. Marked "by W.H. Gilley, made for Addie Gilley, 1972" on side of base.
  • 81.1.168
1162Great Horned Owl
  • Carving, Life-size
  • Birds
Great Horned Owl
Accession #:
  • 81.1.168
Identifier:
  • 1162   
Type:
  • Carving, Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1977
Tags:
highlights
Description:
Life size; adult on driftwood piece attached to oblong carved wooden base; head turned to left, wings upraised, tail spread, talons clutching driftwood; glass eyes, metal toenails, carved, burned and painted detail. Signed "Gilley 1977" on base.
  • 81.1.169
1163Bald Eagle with Flounder
  • Carving, Life-size
  • Birds
Bald Eagle with Flounder
Accession #:
  • 81.1.169
Identifier:
  • 1163   
Type:
  • Carving, Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1971
Description:
Life size; adult on driftwood base, wings upraised, head turned left, beak agape; glass eyes, metal feet, carved, burned and painted detail. Signed "Gilley '71" on base. Marked made by Wendell Gilley, 1971, value $5,000, Addie Gilley" on underside of base.
  • 81.1.170
1164Bald Eagle
  • Carving, Life-size
  • Birds
Bald Eagle
Accession #:
  • 81.1.170
Identifier:
  • 1164   
Type:
  • Carving, Life-size
Subject:
  • Birds
Creator:
  • Gilley - Wendell Holmes Gilley (1904-1983)
Date:
  • 1976
Tags:
highlights
Description:
Life size; adult on driftwood piece attached to oblong carved wooden base, head turned slightly left, wings upraised, beak slightly open; glass eyes, metal toe nails, carved, burned and painted detail. Signed "Gilley '76" on base. Marked "Bald Eagle by Wendell Gilley, SW Harbor, ME, 1976" on underside of base. Commissioned by David Rockefeller as a gift for his brother Nelson Rockefeller to commemorate his term as Vice President. The carving resided in the White House for a period. [show more]
  • 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.
  • 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)'."
  • 81.1.144
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.
1216Letter to Wendell H. Gilley from Donal C. O'Brien, Jr.
  • Document, Correspondence
  • Birds
  • Places, Island
Letter to Wendell H. Gilley from Donal C. O'Brien, Jr.
Identifier:
  • 1216   
Type:
  • Document, Correspondence
Subject:
  • Birds
  • Places, Island
Creator:
  • O'Brien - Donal C. O'Brien, Jr.
Date:
  • 1970-06-04
Description:
Letter describing O'Brien's sailing trip around Buckle Island, Swans Island and others and the eiders and ospreys he saw. This letter also mentions Gilley's idea for a museum.
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.