The son of Harry V. Shourds, this Harry M. Shourds (1890-1943) black duck exemplifies coastal New Jersey decoys. With hollow body, rectangular inset ballast weight and fine scratch paint, this decoy would add to any decoy collection. A sign painter by day, he carved decoys at night to supplement his income. When he wasn’t painting or carving, he enjoyed fishing and hunting pursuits to put food on the table for his family. This fine example measures 16” long.
The son of Harry V. Shourds, this Harry M. Shourds (1890-1943) black duck exemplifies coastal New Jersey decoys. With hollow body, rectangular inset ballast weight and fine scratch paint, this decoy would add to any decoy collection. A sign painter by day, he carved decoys at night to supplement his income. When he wasn’t painting or carving, he enjoyed fishing and hunting pursuits to put food on the table for his family. This fine example measures 16” long.
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