Amityville, New York, circa 1870s, carved and painted wood, branded H Forbes and W Endicott.

Length 14 in.

From the Collection of Doily Fulcher, King George, Virginia

These important wide hipped decoys are the earliest known to arrive at the club. William H Forbes was a member of the Swan Island Club from the reorganization in 1883 and passed away October 11, 1897. H. Wendell Endicott became a member on record September 26, 1901. Special thanks to C. John Sullivan for compiling and preserving this important documentation.

Old gunning paint with moderate wear, working repair to neck, multiple age checks in body and head.