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- Hallmark "Merry Fishmas" Christmas Ornament, 1994 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1994
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Merry Fishmas" Christmas Ornament, 1994
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- "Sinking Minnow" Lure, 1960-1972 - 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.
- 1960-1972
- Collections - Artifact
"Sinking Minnow" Lure, 1960-1972
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.
- Fishhooks and Line Used by John Burroughs, circa 1895 - 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.
- circa 1895
- Collections - Artifact
Fishhooks and Line Used by John Burroughs, circa 1895
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.