"Sinking Minnow" Lure, 1960-1972

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Artifact Overview

People found different ways to relax when in the great outdoors. Some hiked, some rested at the camp, and others picked up a rod and reel and headed to the lake, river, or stream. Fishing gear similar to what is shown here was available to the typical fisherman during the mid to late 20th century.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Lure

Date Made

1960-1972

Place of Creation

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America

Object ID

90.32.1.45

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Elaine Crane.

Material

Plastic
Metal
Paper (Fiber product)
Cardboard

Color

Silver (Color)
Dark gray

Dimensions

Height: 1.25 in (lure)
Length: 3 in (lure)

Inscriptions

Ímpressed into plastic lip on lure: RAPALA / COUNT-DOWN / FINLAND Printed on box: RAPALA / UPPOAVA / SINKING / [...] / COLOR HOPEA SILVER / ORIGINAL RAPALA WOBBLER / THE "ORIGINAL FINNISH MINNOW"
"Sinking Minnow" Lure, 1960-1972