Harry "Pop" Murphy (VA, 1904-1980), Published Canvas-Over-Wire Goose

Beggars Creek Bridge, Virginia, published on page 82 of Gun Clubs and Decoys of Back Bay and Currituck by Archie Johnson and Bud Coppedge, unmarked.

Length 23 in.

Harry was a talented carpenter and upholstered furniture on a part time basis. It was this trade that led him to making canvas goose decoys. His tack eyes and exaggerated throat identify his work.

Old Gunning paint, working repair to neck; puncture to one side.