GH Mansfield & Co. Extra Hard Twist Standard Tarpon Casting Line

spool of fishing line

FISHING GEAR
GH Mansfield & Co.
USA, MA, Canton
wood; paper; silk
overall: 1 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.

Spool of extra hard twist standard tarpon casting line, made by G.H. Mansfield & Co, Canton, MA. Top label reads “GH Manfield & Company / Canton Mass / Manufacturer of / Fishing Tackle” around an image of a fish. Bottom label reads “Extra Hard Twist / Standard / 50 YDS No. 24 / Tarpon Casting Line” around an image of a fish jumping out of a wave. Approximately half of the line remains on the spool. Spool found in the museum. Overall: 1 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in.

2022.31.2