Published Compilation of Five Early North Carolina Shorebirds, on Driftwood Base

Eastern North Carolina, circa 1900, carved and painted wood mounted on drift wood base.

Length 40 in.

From the Personal Collection of Mr. Kroghie Andresen, Charlotte, North Carolina

Two George Midgett stand (NC, 1881-1926), Yellowlegs from the former collection of Chuck Riser and published on page 344 Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen and page 146 of Shorebird Decoys of North Carolina by Kroghie Andresen and Philip Harvey. Farrow Midgett (NC, 1848-1917), Dowitcher from the former collection of Philip Harvey is published on page 346 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen and page 142 of Shorebirds of North Carolina by Kroghie Andresen and Philip Harvey. The other two shorebirds are by an unknown maker.

Mostly original paint with moderate gunning wear.