St Clair Midgett (NC, 1894-1965) Published Hen Bluebill

Rodanthe, North Carolina, circa 1910, carved and painted wood, published on page 343 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 18 in.

The St Clair Midgett decoys were mostly redheads. The bodies exhibit a boat hull form and this example is in a swimming pose.

Old gunning paint, working repair to the neck.