Herter's Mallard Hen

Herter's Inc. (1935-1970) Waseca, MN, c. 1940 George L. Herter (1911-1994) had these detailed decoys carved by the Artistic Wood Carving Company in Chicago, Illinois. They were sent to Herter's, where they were hollowed out and stored for distribution. They were Herter's finest decoys and were available only for a short time. The model Perfect #963 are among the rarest decoys ever offered by the company. This hen retains its curled tail feather (most were removed) and a "PLC" rig brand on the bottom. Original paint with neck seam shrinkage.