William Hampton (1863-1915) Northern Currituck, North Carolina. This stylish decoy is branded WH which indicates William Hampton owned this bird or possibly made it. William Hampton is one of the patriarchs of the Hampton family that owned the northern end of Churches Island.

Length 17 in.

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

Old gunning paint; age check down the back; crack at base of the neck with some wood loose.