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

Churches Island, North Carolina, circa 1930s, carved and painted wood, published on page 173 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen and on the poster Waterfowl Decoys of North Carolina produced by the Division of Conservation Education, North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission,

Length 16.5 in.

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

Purchased from Gene Kangas July 28, 1990.
Former collection of John Althans.

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.

Original paint, hit by shot, stable hairline on left side of the neck.