Corolla, North Carolina, circa 1900, carved and painted wood, published on page 260 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 18 in.

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

Val Twiford was a talented carpenter and excelled in making furniture. He helped Alfonso Lane build the Whalehead Club. He loved hunting waterfowl and made a rig of decoys for his personal use.

Old gunning paint; small chip on right side of the bill.