Russell Waterfield (VA, 1901-1948), Pine Island Gun Club Canvasback

Morse Point, Virginia, circa 1930s, carved and painted wood, PIGC painted on bottom.

Length 16.5 in.

Russell was the grandson of Malachi Waterfield. He grew up as a waterfowler and market hunted at an early age. He made oversized muscular looking decoys which have wonderful form.

Old gunning paint with moderate wear, working repair to neck, multiple tight age checks in the body.