Perkin's stamp is normally a DFD and that stands for Duluth Fish Decoys. The DFD is normally stamp into the lead weight in the belly. His illustrated on Ronnie Wells postcard. Many types of fish, ducks and critters sport the DFD stamp.

This is a DFD critter from the collection of Larry Christy

It is about 7" long and 2" wide with leather tail and copper wire whiskers - the eyes appear to be glass.
Unknown Age

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