Numero oggetto
55/451/1-8
Creatore
Descrizione
This is a coarse fishing rod, measuring 24 feet in length. It is marked 'Ustonson, Maker to the Queen, Temple Bar, London', referring to the manufacturer. The rod comes with a canvas case, which has five divisions. The reel is now missing. It is not known where this fishing rod was used.
Descrizione fisica
fishing rod: wood (bamboo)with canvas bag
Storico archivio
MERL ‘Associated information’ form – 'Coarse fishing rod. Length 24 feet. 7 parts. // Marked "Ustonson, Maker to the Queen, Temple Bar, London. // Canvas case has five divisions. // The first 2 parts of rod are bamboo rod. // [insert] Reel from Rod stolen while on loan to Reading Museum, Sept. 1982 (See correspondence).'
Luogo di produzione
Temple Bar [City of London]
Data
1825-01-01 - 1874-12-31
Periodo di produzione
Mid-nineteenth century
Nome oggetto
Materiale
Documento esterno
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