Julian Hamilton Sr. (NC, 1895-1967), Published Curlew

Stacy, North Carolina, circa 1940, carved and painted wood, published on pages 23 and 24 of Shorebird Decoys of North Carolina by Kroghie Andresen and Philip Harvey.

Length 14.5 in.

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

This stylish Julian Hamilton, Sr. balsa curlew was made for Mike Mason of Atlantic, North Carolina. Mason added some snuff brush black feathering to the decoy.

Photography stand does not convey.

Combination of original paint and added black feathering paint my Mike Mason, light gunning wear.