"Fish Gripper" Pliers, 1950-1965
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People found different ways to relax when in the great outdoors. Some hiked, some rested at the camp, and others picked up a rod and reel and headed to the lake, river, or stream. Fishing gear similar to what is shown here was available to the typical fisherman during the mid to late 20th century.
People found different ways to relax when in the great outdoors. Some hiked, some rested at the camp, and others picked up a rod and reel and headed to the lake, river, or stream. Fishing gear similar to what is shown here was available to the typical fisherman during the mid to late 20th century.
Artifact
Fish grabber
Date Made
1950-1965
On Exhibit
at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America
Object ID
90.32.1.10
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Elaine Crane.
Material
Aluminum (Metal)
Color
Silver (Color)
Red
Dimensions
Height: 2.25 in
Width: 0.75 in
Length: 8.25 in
Inscriptions
underside: Fish Gripper / JAPAN
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