Published Ellie Saunders (NC, 1884-1969), Canvasback

Poplar Branch, North Carolina, circa 1920, carved and painted wood, published on page 196 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 16.5 in.

Ellie Saunders decoys are stylish with a flat bottom, sloping tail, and dainty heads.

Old gunning paint, working repair to the neck, roughness to edge of the tail.