Ned Burgess (NC, 1868-1958), Published Coot

Churches Island, North Carolina, circa 1930, carved and painted wood, glass eyes, published on page 161 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 12 in.

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

Purchased from Carl Ross, the superintendent of the Currituck Shooting Club, on July 6, 1998.

The Burgess coots used at the Currituck Shooting Club has red glass eyes and chipped tails.They also had a light grey over paint, probably applied to cover the shiny black paint that Burgess used.

Old overpaint with light gunning wear.