Carl Bird, Boat Builder by unknown
Painting
Watercolor of the Carl Bird Boat Builder building with a man inside the door, and a fishing tug boat with a man standing in it on the left. Black wood 2.5" frame and 2" beige mat.
2019.27.02
On paper
Watercolor
Bird, Charles Edmund “Carl” Jr. 1879-1968
The Carl Bird Boat Building was located on the east side of Kalamazoo River near the ferry landing. It was considered picturesquely rustic by artists.
Artworks
Nautical
2019.27
Found in the SDHS/SDHC collection
Donation
In PastPerfect, item has the accession number 2020.33
1930 - 1950
Carl Bird Boat Builder watercolor.
18 in
24 in
Art Conservation Room
Excellent
615 Water/Utility Building/Bird's Boat Workshop
Curator’s Choice Exhibit
Unknown Carl Bird Boat Builder undated | watercolor on paper Notes: This delightful watercolor was given to the Saugatuck-Douglas History Center by Jane Allen, the daughter of artist, Claire Allen, who was well-known in the Saugatuck Douglas area. It was found among Claire’s papers, but is unlikely her work. The unsigned painting is typical of watercolor work done in the Saugatuck Douglas area in the mid-20th century. The scene is the boat shop of Carl Bird which once existed at the north end of downtown Saugatuck. Collection: Saugatuck Douglas History Center Gift of: Jane Allen Accession: 2019.27.02
Notes: Painting was donated by the Jane Allen from the collection of Claire Allen family. (no paperwork available) Status: OK Status By: Mary Voss Status Date: 2019-08-19