Marvin Midgett (NC, 1884-1971), Pintail

Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, circa 1940s, painted canvas over wire construction.

Length 19.5 in.

The Marvin Midgett canvas duck decoys were extremely well made and are very appealing to collectors. They can be identified by their head construction, since most were two piece, while the Manie Haywood and Avery Tillet heads were one piece. This pintail offers outstanding crisp paint.

Original paint with moderate gunning wear.