Name/Title
Blackie's net needlesEntry/Object ID
2021.06.11Description
Hand carved wooden net needles inscribed with the name "Blackie" in pencil.
The 11 inch needle was likely carved into a flat shape by hand. One prong is broken. "Jos. Blackburn Blackie" is written in pencil on one side. The needle is 1.25 inches wide.
The 9 inch needle was carved from machine-cut flat wood stock. "Blackie" is written in pencil on one side. The needle is 1.25 inches wide.Context
Tools like these were commonly used by Saugatuck's fishermen. Rare example of a hand-made net needle.Collection
1845 Fishing, commercialCataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2021.06Source or Donor
Demerest, David 1953-, Hebert, Marilyn, Demerest, Marvin Eugene "Demmy" 1928-2020Acquisition Method
DonationLocation
Box
100 Commercial FishingRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Demerest, Marvin Eugene "Demmy" 1928-2020Notes
According to Marilyn Hebert (Demmy's daughter) needles were (inexplicably) found in a blanket chest in Demmy's home.Create Date
June 27, 2021Update Date
August 23, 2021
