Case, Rod and Reel

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Case, Rod and Reel

Entry/Object ID

93.11.1

Description

One cloth rod and reel case designated 'f' containing a fishing rod (4 parts) 'a', 'b', 'c' and 'd' and a reel designated as 'e'. The Fly rod is a Nick . "JUDSON & CO"; The reel is marked: "NO - 3 " "PAT APR 26, '87" On yellow paper scotch taped to case "SETH GREEN/GAVE/THIS LANCEWOOD FLY ROD/TO CHAS DUDLEY TUKE/HANDS/OFF!! The words "MUSEUM PIECE" are encircled. Mr. Tukes grandfather was a friend of Seth Green. In total there are 6 pieces sub lettered from 'a' through 'f'. (Case and reel are missing 9/01.) Reel found 4/2012 rod and case missing

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1888 - 1890

Notes

Date: 1888-1890

Lexicon

Search Terms

Seth Green, Caledonia History, Fish Culture, Sports, hunting & fishing

Dimensions

Width

4 in

Length

38 in

Material

Cloth, Metal, Wood