Portsmouth Island, North Carolina, circa 1900, carved and painted wood, twisted copper stake.

Overall height 9.5 in.

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

Former collection of Eugene Pond, Beaufort, North Carolina.

Harris was the father of Alvin Harris. He was also the brother of Henry Harris who made the famous Calvin Gaskill rig of shorebirds. Rig mates to this decoy are published on page 96 of Shorebird Decoys of North Carolina by Kroghie Andresen and Philip Harvey.

Original paint with moderate gunning wear, wear to tip of the bill.