Edward Vom Hofe & Co. Universal Tarpon & Bass Line

spool of fishing line

FISHING GEAR
Edward Vom Hofe & Co.
USA, NY, New York
after 1867; before 1940
wood; paper; fiber
overall: 1 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.

Spool of universal tarpon & bass line, #24 (50 yards), made by Edward Vom Hofe & Co. NY. Label on top and bottom reads “Edward Vom Hofe & Co. / No. 24 50 YDS. / 92 Fulton Street / New York / Manufr’s. of Fine Fishing Tackle / Universal / Tarpon & Bass Line / These lines are expressly made / for us from Flax. For / strength they are / unequaled”. Approximately a quarter of the line remains on the spool. Spool found in the museum. Overall: 1 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 in.

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