Marvin Midgett (NC, 1884-1971), Goose

Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, circa 1930s, painted canvas over wire construction.

Length 28.5 in.

Marvin Midgett's canvas geese decoys are soundly constructed. They can be identified like his duck decoys, with their two piece head construction, leaning heads, and square rear baseboard.

From the Collection of Tilford Wade

Original paint with light gunning wear.