Albert Twiford (VA, 1906-1984), Hen Bluebill

Creeds, Virginia, circa 1940s , carved and painted wood.

Length 15.5 in.

Albert Twiford made decoys in the style of other Creeds carvers. He used a wooden dowel rod for his balsa decoys. A rig mate is published on page 57 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Old gunning paint with moderate wear, tight age checks on the right side.