John Austin (NC, 1891-1981), Published Canvasback

Corolla, North Carolina, 1940, carved and painted wood, published on page 255 of Gunnin' Birds by Kroghie Andresen.

Length 18 in.

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

John Austin delivered some oversized canvasback decoys in 1940 as a present for Cleveland Lewark. This is one of those decoys. It is possible that John's brother Rob Austin made it.

Original paint with light gunning wear.