Ferdinand Bach
Swiss-American carver of wooden duck decoys
About Ferdinand Bach
Lived 1888 – 1967 (aged 78–79). Ferdinand Bach was a duck decoy carver.
Ferdinand Bach (1888-1967) was a Swiss-American carver of wooden duck decoys and is considered one of the most distinguished carvers of decoys in the US.
He was born in Eschenz in Switzerland and emigrated in 1916 to the USA. He settled in St. Clair Shores where he worked as a craftsman and designer for auto manufacturing.
Bach died in a boating accident in 1967.
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Who was Ferdinand Bach?
Swiss-American carver of wooden duck decoys (1888–1967)
When was Ferdinand Bach born?
Ferdinand Bach was born in 1888.
When did Ferdinand Bach die?
Ferdinand Bach died in 1967.
What was Ferdinand Bach's occupation?
Ferdinand Bach was a duck decoy carver.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ferdinand Bach. https://biography.guide/ferdinand-bach/
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