Fly Rod

Object/Artifact

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Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Fly Rod

Description

Bamboo fly rod with aluminum fixtures

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Manufacturer

Horro* *BBotson

Date made

1915 - 1925

Time Period

early 20th Century

Place

City

Utica

State/Province

New York

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Notes

Made about 1920.

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Label

Location

On canvas case

Transcription

"HI/(G)OVERNOR/SPLIT BAMBOO/FLY ROD/LENGTH 9 FT/MADE IN U.S.A./HORRO* *BBOTSON/UT(ICA) (N) Y"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall fully extended

Length

274.2 cm

Material

Metal (aluminum), Wood (bamboo)

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good

Notes

Note on 3 x 5 inch inventory card: The rod is drying out and should be re-washed and reglued.