Fishhooks and Line Used by John Burroughs, circa 1895
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John Burroughs loved to fish the trout-rich streams of the Catskill Mountains in New York. As a young boy, Burroughs accompanied his grandfather on local fishing outings--fond memories of these childhood expeditions would remain with him the rest of his life. Burroughs often wrote in his journal about his fishing exploits and published a number of works on the joys of trouting.
John Burroughs loved to fish the trout-rich streams of the Catskill Mountains in New York. As a young boy, Burroughs accompanied his grandfather on local fishing outings--fond memories of these childhood expeditions would remain with him the rest of his life. Burroughs often wrote in his journal about his fishing exploits and published a number of works on the joys of trouting.
Artifact
Fishhook
Date Made
circa 1895
Keywords
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
93.205.150
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Metal
Color
White (Color)
Black (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in (envelope)
Width: 5 in (envelope)
Inscriptions
On product wrapper: William Mills & Son | Extra Quality | HOLLOW POINT | PERFECT | BAIT | HOOKS | On Snells | Patent No. | 542,394 On envelope, front: For Mr Burroughs
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