Objectnummer
73/3
Vervaardiger
Beschrijving
This type of net was in use on the River Thames during the period that the Thames Registered Fisherman were operating. It was usually used to catch bait for line fishing and was thrown through the air so as to land open upon the water. This example was used and made by J. L. Webb of York Road, Reading, Berkshire.
Fysieke kenmerken
1 cast net: fibre, lead
Archiefgeschiedenis
MERL Catalogue Form (temporary) – ‘Cast net // used at River Thames, J.L. Webb, registered fisherman of Reading- maker at York Road, Reading // F. M. Higgs, Whitchurch-on-Thames // Circular net with small, spherical lead weights attached around circumference at a distance of 2in apart. Rope attached at centre. Use: This type of net was in use on the River Thames during the period that the Thames Registered Fisherman were operating. It was usually used to catch bait for line fishing and was thrown through the air so as to land open upon the water’
Vervaardiging plaats
York Road [Reading]
Objectnaam
Materiaal
Techniek
Elektronisch document
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