Marvin Midgett (NC, 1884-1971), Published Coot

Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina, circa 1930s, carved and painted wood, published on page 315 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 14.25 in.

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

Former collection of Ted Moseley.

Midgett served at the Kill Devil Hills Coast Guard Station, where he met fellow carver Manie Haywood. Together, they crafted some of the finest canvas-over-wire decoys to emerge from North Carolina. Midgett's decoys are distinguished by their two-piece head construction, often featuring upturned bills and simple paint schemes. His work includes species such as widgeon, canvasback, bluebill, pintail, and swan. Notably, a drake widgeon decoy by Midgett is featured in Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Original paint with light gunning wear.