Reel of Fishing Line with Feathered Lure

fishing line

FISHING GEAR
United States Army; Ashaway Line & Twine Mfg. Co.
circa 1943
cotton; wood; metal; feathers
overall: 8 x 1 1/2 x 2 in.

Reel of cotton [?] fishing line on wooden reel with original feathered fishing lure and attachment; part of fishing kit made for the Special Service Division of the United States Army by Ashaway Line & Twine Mfg. Co., circa 1943. Line never used, line taped in around the center. Overall fair condition; tape has split across the lure and has yellowed. Overall: 8 x 1 1/2 x 2 in.


2003.78.1.5

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