Kirby Limerick Fishing Hooks and Line

hook

FISHING GEAR
Hawks & Ogilvy
USA, NY
1870-1893
metal; silk; paper
overall: 3 1/4 x 1 1/2 in.

Pack of six Kirby Limerick fishing hooks manufacturered by Hawks & Ogilvy, 1870-1893, and attached to silk or synthetic line; paper packaging contains the hooks. Square label adhered to paper packaging, reads 'Kirby / LIMERICK / Hawks & Ogilvy'; symbol like '3/0' written in pen additionally written on packaging. Overall fair condition; paper packaging worn. Overall: 3 1/4 x 1 1/2 in.

1977.92.1436