Lambert Morris (NC, 1904-1969), Three Published Yellowlegs Silhouettes

Atlantic, North Carolina, circa 1950s, carved and painted wood, published on page 33 of Shorebird Decoys of North Carolina by Kroghie Andresen and Philip Harvey.

Height 18 in. each.

From the Personal Collection of Philip and Susan Harvey.

From the hunting rig of Dr. Luther Fulcher (NC, 1910-1973). Dr. Fulcher grew up in Stacy but mostly hunted in the Harkers Island area. He never carved any decoys but he maintained a stand of Eldon Willis duck decoys and shorebird decoys made by Judge Lambert Morris.

This group of yellowlegs flatties were owned by Dr. Luther Fulcher.

Original paint with light gunning wear, one bird is detached from the stake.

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