New Inlet, North Carolina, before 1900, carved and painted wood, published on page 155 of Shorebird Decoys of North Carolina by Kroghie Andresen and Philip Harvey.


Length 10.5 in.

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

Purchased from Schiller Martin on July 14, 1996.
Former collection of Joe French.
Former collection of Russell Holst.
Former collection of Fred Ellerman.

Josiah was the caretaker of the New Inlet Life Saving Station and frequently hunted this area as well as the beach flats from Oregon Inlet to Rodanthe. This shorebird decoy has exceptional form with flowing lines and a delicately carved bill.

Photography stand does not convey.

Original paint with light gunning wear.