Gallup Brothers (VA), Published Coot

Norfolk, Virginia, circa 1940s, carved and painted wood, canvas bill over nail, published on page 35 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 10 in.

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

Purchased from the estate of J. Archie Myatt, Jr in July, 1994.
Former collection of Jim Gibson.

Gallop brothers Paul, WB "Dick", and Bruce made these important folksy coot decoys that have a lathe turned spindle head pattern with sail cloth over nail bill. The decoys from this stand are regarded as very important folk art.

Original paint with light gunning wear.