Published Lister Cartwright (NC, 1918-1992), Bluebill

Knotts Island, North Carolina, circa 1930s, painted canvas over wire construction, published on page 95 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 18 in.

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

Former collection of Harold O'Connor

Lister Cartwright started making decoys in the 1930s after Harry Seneca taught him how to make canvas decoys.

Old gunning paint with moderate wear.