Joshua Goodrich (NC), Coot

Harrellsville, North Carolina, circa 1940s, carved and painted wood.

Length 10.5 in.

Former collection of Roy Willis.

Joshua Goodrich made around 100 coots that were patterned after Herter`s factory decoys. A rig mate is pictured on page 183 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Original paint with light gunning wear.