Leckler Lewis (NC, 1891-1977), Published Yellowlegs

Stacy, North Carolina, circa 1920s, carved and painted wood, copper stake, published on page 50 of Shorebird Decoys of North Carolina by Kroghie Andresen and Philip Harvey and page 115 of Carteret Waterfowl Heritage by Jack Dudley.

Length 9 in.

This Lewis yellowlegs decoy has a great looking paint application. The bill is thick and blunt on the end.

Original paint with light gunning wear.