Ashaway Twisted 50's Lea Cuttyhunk Linen Line

spool of fishing line

FISHING GEAR
Ashaway Line & Twine Mfg. Co.
USA, RI
wood; paper; linen
overall: 1 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 in.

Spool of Zane Grey twisted 50's lea Cutty hunk linen line, #6, made by Ashaway Line & Twine, RI. Top label reads “Ashaway / Zane Grey / Twisted 50’s / Lea Cuttyhunk / Linen Line / No. 6 - 50 YDS. / Wet Test Over 18 Lbs. / Used by the famous author and / angler in taking all his giant / record fish” around an image of a man showing off his large catch. Bottom label reads “Ashaway / Trade Mark / Fishing Lines / Ashaway Lines / Land More Fish”. Line unused. Spool found in the museum. Overall: 1 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 in.

2022.31.3