Amityville, New York, circa 1870s, carved and painted wood, each branded J.O. Norris, the drake also have the B.W. Palmer brand, published on page 112 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen and page 134 of Art Ducko produced by the North Carolina Museum of History.

Length 15.5

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

Purchased from Ron Davis on March 24, 2007.
Former collection of Jim Trimble.
Exhibited at the North Carolina Museum of History in 2008.

Some of the famous Swan Island Club decoys by Sam Smith landed in North Carolina in November of 1870 . A group of NY sportsmen were aboard the sailing yacht "Anonyona" when it ran aground beside Swan Island during a severe storm. The Swan Island Club was formed at this site.
J. Olney Norris was a member from 1895 until his death in 1912. Bradley W. Palmer became a member in 1913 and became the caretaker of this pair.

Old gunning paint, each with neck cracks with some movement but stable, tight age checks in the bodies.