Hampton Bay, Long Island, this attractive root head goose was probably used as a field decoy as it has three holes in the bottom for stakes, published on page 248 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 26 in.

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

Former collection of Harrell Grimstead.
Former collection of Ed Johnston.

Joseph made this decoy for his son who married one of the White daughters from Knotts Island. It was kept at the Currituck Inlet Club and was used by the family when they were there.

Original paint; large age check down the back; neck lightly lifted from the body.