The Refuge Waterfowl Museum was located at 7059 Maddox Boulevard, Chincoteague, Virginia, United States. The museum contained an extensive collection of wildfowl wood carvings by renowned decoy crafters.[1] The museum also exhibited murals, wildlife paintings and skipjack models.[1] The museum claimed "Cigar" Daisy as its resident carver.[2]
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| Established | 1978 |
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| Location | 7059 Maddox Boulevard Chincoteague, Virginia |
| Type | Art[1] |
After the death of its owner, on May 4, 2013, the museum announced that it will close and sell its assets.[3]
Notes
edit- ^ a b c Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce. "Recreation and Activities", Discover the Spirit of Chincoteague Island Virginia Visitor’s Guide 2008, 2008, p. 15.
- ^ Collins, Dennis. "Former Outlaw Hunters Carving Out New Lives", The Washington Post, April 13, 1982, p. C3.
- ^ "CHINCOTEAGUE: Contents of Waterfowl Museum, 3,500 decoys, to be auctioned". Delmarva Now. May 3, 2013. Retrieved 1 October 2015.
External links
edit- Refuge Waterfowl Museum. Webpage from Chincoteague Chamber of Commerce website.
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