Havre de Grace, Maryland, circa 1968, carved and painted wood, forward facing decoy incised R. MADISON MITCHELL / 1968 on bottom.

Length 12. 5 in

From the Collection of the late Bragg Cox

Known as the dean of Havre de Grace carvers, he has influenced many. He carved his first decoy in 1924.

Original paint, tight age checks to the sleeper.