Early Smith Island Willet, Alma Fichett Rig

Smith Island, Virginia, circa 1900, carved and painted wood, incised AF.

Length 11.5 in.

Former collection of Josh Brewer.

Alma Fitchett, John Downes, and Captain Robert Andrews worked together at the Smith Island Life Saving Station. Together, the three men worked together to carve a rig of shorebirds to use while at the station.

Original paint with light gunning wear, hit by shot.