Charlie Waterfield (NC, 1881-1973), Widgeon

Knotts Island, North Carolina, unmarked.

Length 15 in.

Former collection of Kroghie Andresen.

Charlie spent his entire life associated with waterfowl hunting. He was born on the False Cape Gun Club property but took his first job as a teenager on Cedar Island, working for John Williams. Ivey Stevens was his father in law and is credited with teaching Charlie how to carve.

Old gunning paint.