Name/Title
Fly, ArtificialEntry/Object ID
990.009.414Description
Two flies sewn on to backing paper with red thread. Both flies are orange/red with gold thread on the body. The paper identifies the flies as Split Ibis, although the current colour profile suggests Scarlet Ibis.Context
In 1981, the Law Society received the fly collection of Chief Justice William Glenholme Falconbridge. Falconbridge was the Chief Justice of Ontario from 1900 until his death in 1920 and he was known to be a passionate fisherman. As a judge, he apparently preferred trial work to appeals and he was called upon to travel the province to attend various local Assizes. In his memoirs, his friend Brigadier General Denison remarked that he " … seemed to be able to arrange to always hold his Court in a community where there was Trout-fishing [sic], at a time when he could exercise his bent to the full…"Acquisition
Accession
990.009Source or Donor
Kenneth JarvisSource (if not Accessioned)
Alan Foster TelferNotes
1981-05-15
Sir Glenholme Falconbridge - Fly Collection
Received through Kenneth Jarvis
1 leather case containing 10 individual envelopes with fliesMade/Created
Manufacturer
S. Allcock & Co.Inscription/Signature/Marks
Type
printedLocation
RectoTranscription
This Trademark is put on Goods of first quality only. Extra Quality Superior Trout Flies Made by S. Allcock & Co., Redditch, England. Split Ibis No. 10 Hook First Quality.Language
EnglishLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Tertiary Object Term
Fly, ArtificialNomenclature Secondary Object Term
LureNomenclature Primary Object Term
Tackle, FishingNomenclature Sub-Class
Fishing EquipmentNomenclature Class
Fishing & Trapping T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsOther Names
Name Type
FrenchOther Name
mouche artificielleMaterial
Cardboard, Feather, Metal, Thread, Silk GutRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Glenholme FalconbridgeResearch Notes
Research Type
ReferenceNotes
No. 78. The Split Ibis is so designated from the construction of its wing, it being made of the fibres of white and red ibis ; a portion of these are put on under the hackle, and the balance over it. Mr. H. P. Wells has recommended this split or shredded effect in making the Parmacheene Belle. Favorite flies and their histories by Marbury, Mary Orvis. [from old catalog],
Boston, New York, Houghton, Mifflin and company: 1890.
