Poplar Branch, North Carolina, circa 1930, painted canvas over wire construction, published on page 205 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 16 in.

From the Personal Collection of Mr. Kroghie Andresen, Charlotte, North Carolina

Van Caroon was born and raised in Poplar Branch and worked as a market hunter at an early age. He married Eva O'Neal, Cecil O'Neal's daughter. He also helped Pat O'Neal with some boat building. This pintail is extremely well made with a nice subtle paint application.

Original paint on old working re-canvas.