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ABOUT THIS DECOY<br />

This decoy features a Jim Holly body<br />

with that was re-painted and re-headed<br />

by Irving Fulcher. Many Holly birds were<br />

brought to the Carteret Rod & Gun Club<br />

and re-headed by the local guides and<br />

decoy makers. This is a fine example with<br />

deep historical roots.<br />

More details about this clubhouse decoy and the<br />

history of the old clubhouse can be found at the end<br />

of the lot listings.<br />

FROM THE COLLECTION OF<br />

Doily & Judy Fulcher<br />

Doily Earl is a Stacy native and recognized<br />

historian of Core Sound history. His<br />

collection and writings reflect a deep<br />

knowledge of waterfowling traditions<br />

from Chincoteague to Core Sound. Doily<br />

serves on the Core Sound Waterfowl<br />

Museum Board of Directors, filling the<br />

“Lifetime Member” seat of his cousin, Roy<br />

Hilton Willis, and is the museum’s “go-to”<br />

person for Core Sound history and decoy<br />

documentation.<br />

JIM HOLLY & IRVING FULCHER<br />

BLACKHEAD (LESSER SCAUP)<br />

LOT NO. 8<br />

25

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