Lambert Morris (NC, 1901-1961), Goose

Beaufort, North Carolina, circa 1940, carved and painted wood, cork body on 2 in. juniper base board.

Length 20 in.

Judge Lambert Morris was reared in Atlantic, attended Trinity College (Duke University) and Law School, and later became a judge serving in Beaufort. Many of Lambert' s decoy heads were made from Mitchell Fulcher's patterns drawn on shoe box lids. Alvin Harris had a deep influence on him.

Original paint with light gunning wear.