Cecil Midgett (NC, 1905-1982), Published Sanderling

Hatteras, North Carolina, circa 1930, carved and painted wood, iron bill, published on page 145 of Shorebird Decoys of North Carolina by Kroghie Andresen and Philip Harvey and pages 72 and 73 of Art Ducko Waterfowl Culture in North Carolina produced by the North Carolina Museum of History.

Length 11 in.

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

From the Personal Collection of Mr. Kroghie Andresen, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Exhibited at the North Carolina Museum of History in 2008.

Midgett carved and utilized two distinct stands and styles of shorebird decoys.

Original paint with light gunning wear.

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