Ned Burgess (NC, 1868-1958), Hen Widgeon, Joshua Goodrich Rig

Churches Island, North Carolina, circa 1930s, carved and painted wood.

Length 15.25 in.

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

Purchased from Roy Willis on May 14, 2004.

Burgess is possibly the most prolific decoy maker from Currituck County and his birds in original paint are highly sought after.

Original paint, hit by shot on the left side.