Tulls Creek, North Carolina, circa 1930, carved and painted wood.

Length 17.5 in.

Wilton was a market hunter until 1918 and then served as the caretaker of the Launch Landing Club. His skill as a boat builder is obvious in his decoys. He made stylish flat bottom decoys and left the bodies rough from the wood rasp.

Original paint with light gunning wear, working repair to neck, age check on bottom and right side.