Atlantic, North Carolina, circa 1923, carved and painted wood, iron bill, loosely mounted on custom stand, published on page 252 of Waterfowl Heritage North Carolina Decoys and Gunning Lore by Neal Conoley and page 75 of Shorebird Decoys of North Carolina by Kroghie Andresen and Philip Harvey.

Length 10 in.

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

Former collection of Julian Hamilton, Sr. Julian collected this direct from Alvah when they use to hunt together.

This finely carved and painted dowitcher was typical of the decoys found in Alvah Hamilton's decoy stand after his death. It is carved in the feeding position. Julian Hamilton, Sr. inherited Alvah's decoy stand after his death.

Original paint with light gunning wear.