leon-white-nc-published-widgeon
Lot 4074
Leon White (NC), Published Widgeon
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
New Currituck Inlet, North Carolina, circa 1900, carved and painted wood, tack eyes, published on page 248 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 15 in.

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

Former collection of Floyd Parker.
Former collection of Raymond White, son of Leon White.

Leon White served as the caretaker of the Currituck Inlet Club. His son, Commie operated the club after his death. This decoy was part of the club's hunting rig.

Original paint with moderate gunning wear, paint worn to bare wood in places, working repair neck, hit by shot.