A Carry Lite Decoys point of sale advertising figureine. The company manufactured wood and paper mache decoys from their 1939 founding until 1968. Plastic – stryofoam – decoys were introduced in 1956. They were acquired and left Wisconsin in 1968. So, the display dates 1939 – 1968. We believe it is made of ceramic; it sounds like it when tapped (no guarantees). History, per the Wisconsin Waterfowl Association: The Division Pulp Reproduction Company of Milwaukee began manufacturing and selling Carry-Lite decoys in 1939. Carry-Lite initially produced mallard, bluebill, pintail, canvasback pairs and a single black duck. Later, their process expanded to include geese, owls, crow decoys and even corn cob decoys! Carry-Lite continued their paper mache manufacturing until 1969. They even got into the plastic Decoy business in 1956, which produced decoys from styrofoam. In 1968, an Italian Company named Sport Plast purchased the Carry-Lite Decoy Company and moved much of the manufacturing to Italy. About 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 5 1/4 inches
Weight: 0.265 LB
Measurement: 2.75 x 2.75 IN
Depth: 5.25
Condition report:
Used, excellent, no damage to beak or tail
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