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

Churches Island, North Carolina, circa 1930s, carved and painted wood, published on page 172 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 12.75 in.

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

Purchased from Sandy Whitson on April 28, 1998.

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 with light gunning wear, tight hairline on the left side of the neck, tip of bill slightly blunted,