John Guard (NC, 1887-1960), Published Widgeon

Poplar Branch, North Carolina, circa 1920, carved and painted wood, published on page 203 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 16.5 in.

Former Collection of Kroghie Andresen.

John Guard was an early market hunter and later a guide who operated two blinds near the Currituck Shooting Club. He carved roughly 75-80 wood ducks and about the same number of canvas swan decoys. This widgeon is in dry original paint.

Original paint with moderate gunning wear, working repair to the neck.