Cedar Net Floats

Name/Title

Cedar Net Floats

Entry/Object ID

2026.33.1

Description

Two handmade cedar net floats. These were used to float and mark the location of nets for commercial fishing. They are approximately 21" long and have a still ring on the end to connect to the nets. They are painted a orange color. These were given to Chris Steinhagen (a volunteer of the museum) by Jon and Ann Knipfer to be used in the new fishing exhibit under construction. It is believed that these were used by fishermen in the 1930s and 1940s based in Algoma but often fished in the waters around Door County.

Cataloged By

Joe Taylor

Acquisition

Accession

2026.33

Acquisition Method

Donation

Lexicon

Search Terms

Buoy, Fishing, float, net

Create Date

June 23, 2026

Update Date

June 23, 2026