George Midgett (NC, 1881-1926), Published Yellowlegs

Manns Harbor, North Carolina, circa 1900, carved and painted wood, iron bill and stake, published on page 146 of Shorebird Decoys of North Carolina by Kroghie Andresen and Philip Harvey.

Length 10.5 in.

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

Midgett enjoyed shorebird hunting with his friend and brother-in-law John Allen Midgett, Sr. Depending upon weather and rainfall conditions, they would either hunt near the ocean or the marshes near where Pea Island Refuge is today.

Original paint with light gunning wear, oxidation to iron elements.