Thomas Tom Marshall Preening Bluebill Pair

Thomas "Tom" Marshall (1903 - 1983) Fairfield, CT, c. 1935 13 in. long

In addition to being an accomplished carver, Marshall was "the" expert on Connecticut decoys. Indeed, Marshall was both a contributor and prominent feature of Henry Chitwood's "Connecticut Decoys" book. The book was published four years after his passing; renowned decoy expert Adele Earnest opens the volume with a dedication to this shoreline legend. This pair was made in the Albert Laing style. The hen appears to be in original paint and the drake is in working repaint, both with gunning wear.