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Title |
Lead Fishing Weight, c. 1910-1940 |
Object Name |
Weight, Fishing |
Description |
Lead Fishing Weight, c. 1910-1940. Lead rectangular base extents upwards and tapers to narrow neck. Raised lip at top narrow to point with wire protruding from end of lead weight. |
Date |
c. 1910-1940 |
Creator |
Cavalli, Milton |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Catalog Number |
2013.007.007B |
Dimensions |
H-4.75 W-2.125 D-1 inches |
Collection |
3D - Fishing & Trapping Tools & Equipment |
Inscription Text |
None. |
Provenance |
Milt used to make his own weights with his uncles (August, Emile, Louis, James, Armond) and father (Frank). These heavy weights were used in the ocean to catch rockfish. Fishing mold (A) and weights (B-C) and crucible (D) used to melt lead to make the weights. |
Search Terms |
Bandit Built Store Cavalli Family Cavalli Bros. Store Cavalli, Milton R. Fish Fishing Fishing Gear La Honda - Businesses Weights |
Subjects |
Fish Fishing Fishing & hunting gear Weights & measures |
People |
Cavalli Family Cavalli, Charles and Frank Cavalli, Milton R. |
Credit line |
Courtesy of Milton Cavalli |