Issac Austin (NC, 1831-1908), Published Dowitcher

Hatteras, North Carolina, circa 1870s, carved and painted wood, iron stake.=, published on pages 366 and 367 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen, page 136 of Shorebird Decoys of North Carolina by Kroghie Andresen and Philip Harvey, and pages 65, 66, and 67 of Art Ducko Waterfowl Culture in North Carolina produced by the North Carolina Museum of History.

Length 9.25 in.

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

Former collection of Don Walston.
Exhibited at the North Carolina Museum of History in 2008.

Isaac Austin was the grandfather of John Austin, a well-known duck decoy carver from North Carolina. John Austin followed in his grandfather’s footsteps, continuing the tradition of decoy carving and becoming renowned for his work in the craft.

Original paint with light gunning wear.