Homer Harris (NC, 1878-1942), Bluebill

Portsmouth Island, North Carolina, circa 1900, carved and painted wood.

Length 15 in.

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

Former collection of Peggy Haigler.
The tag on the bottom indicated the decoy was once in the hunting rig of Walter Goodwin, Sr. (1880-1966).

Harris was the father of Alvin Harris. He was also the brother of Henry Harris who made the famous Calvin Gaskill rig of shorebirds.

Old gunning paint worn to bare wood in places, working repair to the right side of the neck.