Bob Morse (NC, 1881-1971), Published Bluebill

Churches Island, North Carolina, circa 1930s, carved and painted wood, published on page 175 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 15.5 in.

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

Purchased from Neal Conoley in 1985.

Morse made the most significant decoys from Churches Island, if not in all of North Carolina. He lived behind Ned Burgess and they became good friends. They each had their own style. Burgess birds are more available whereas Morse birds are not.

Old gunning paint.