Will Wright (NC, 1875-1958), Published Willet

Jarvisburg, North Carolina, circa 1940, carved and painted wood, wooden stake, published on page 176 of Shorebird Decoys of North Carolina by Kroghie Andresen and Philip Harvey.

Length 11.75 in.

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

Former collection of Danny Newbern, Powells Point, North Carolina.
Former collection of Dexter Snow.

Will Wright composed a stand of yellowlegs, plovers, and willet for the owners of the Dews Island Club, specifically Thurman Chatham and the Hanes family.

Original paint worn to bare wood in places.