Skiff, Rowing

Object/Artifact

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Antique Boat Museum

Name/Title

Skiff, Rowing

Entry/Object ID

2008.021

Description

Boat Type: Rowing Skiff Builder: J.H. Rushton, Inc. Model: Florida Length: Date Built: ca1906-1917 Accompanied with the following parts: 2008.021.A - Oar 2008.021.B - Oar 2008.021.C - Seat Frame 2008.021.D - Seat Frame 2008.021.E,F Mahogany parts (may not belong to boat) Originating from the shop of J. Henry Rushton of Canton, NY, Rushton's boat shop in Canton was very well known across the US and Canada as a source for fine small craft from the late 1800s to 1905, and it is one of the most documented and well known among antique boat collectors and enthusiasts today. JMP 4/5/2010

Collection

Boats

Acquisition

Accession

2008.021

Source or Donor

Shirley Wells

Acquisition Method

Gift

Credit Line

Given in memory of John H. Wells In Memory of: John H. Wells

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Rushton, J.H.

Date made

1906 - 1917

Edition

Model: Florida

Notes

Date: unk Propulsion: Oar

Location

Shelf

Row A

Cabinet

West Side

Wall

Rack Q

Building

*Don Doebler Collections Storage Facility
Doebler Rack T, West side, top
*Don Doebler Collections Storage Facility