Harry Hamilton (NC, 1898-1973), Published Curlew

Sea Level, North Carolina, circa 1920, carved and painted wood, iron bill, published on page 70 of Shorebird Decoys from North Carolina by Kroghie Andresen and Philip Harvey..

Length 12 in.

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

From the Personal Collection of Mr. Kroghie Andresen, Charlotte, North Carolina.
Purchased from Somers Headley on September 13, 1996.
Former collection of John Freeman Taylor, son-in-law of Ida Hamilton.

Hamilton grew up in Sea Level, North Carolina, but enlisted in the Coast Guard at the age of nineteen and was initially assigned to the Caffey's Inlet station. There, he spent time with Manie Haywood and the Tillets, learning the art of making canvas-over-wire decoys.

Photography stand does not convey.

Original paint with light gunning wear.

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