Sea Level, North Carolina, circa 1900, carved and painted wood, published on page 66 of Shorebird Decoys of North Carolina by Kroghie Andresen and Philip Harvey and on page 110 of Shorebirds by Somers Headley.

Length 10 in.

From the Personal Collection of Mr. Kroghie Andresen, Charlotte, North Carolina

Former collection of Somers Headley, author of the classic book Shorebirds.
Former collection of Roy Willis.

This small root head yellowlegs was part of the Harry Hamilton basket of shorebird decoys. Family members identified this decoy as being from the hand of Allen Hamilton, father of Harry Hamilton.

Original paint with light gunning wear.