Knotts Island, North Carolina, circa 1947, carved and painted wood, published on page 69 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 10 in.

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

Former collection of Dick McIntyre.
Collected from James May, a retired businessman from Newport News, Virginia.
Collected from the Newport News Gun Club in the 1960s.

Charlie Waterfield learned decoy making as a kid from mentors John Cannon Waterfield, John Williams, and father in law, Ivey Stevens. Their influence is evident in his work. Charlie carved this significant ruddy in 1947 while at the Newport News Gun Club. He worked there from 1946 until 1964.

Original paint, age checks in the body.