Clem Fulcher (NC, 1886-1963), Egret

Atlantic, North Carolina, circa 1915, carved and painted wood.

Length 18 in.

Clem Fulcher made some fine silhouette decoys of wading birds from clapboard of old homes. He typically carried these decoys to the marsh in old salt sacks. The birds he shot were carried home in the sacks and the following day he returned for the decoys. Rig mates are published on page 115 of Carteret Waterfowl Heritage by Jack Dudley.

Original paint with moderate gunning wear.