Doug Jester (VA, 1876-1961), Hen Hooded Merganser

Chincoteague, Virginia, circa 1940, carved and painted wood, branded TBW.

Length 14.75 in.

Former collection of Tilford Wade.

Ronnie Wade recalled that his father decided to hold this decoy back and not sell it to Bill Mackey. All of the tines on the crest are intact.

Original paint with minor scuffing.

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