Fishhook on a Card
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Albert G. Walker
American, 1836 - 1902
MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1858
MediumCardboard, black thread, fishing hook, wax
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width): 2 1/2 x 1 7/8in. (6.4 x 4.8cm)
Credit LineThe Newman S. Hungerford Museum Fund
DescriptionRoughly rectangular piece of torn cardboard, with a fishhook stuck through it. One end of the fishhook has a lump of black wax adhered to it; the other end has black thread attached. The black thread is wrapped several times around the width of the cardboard.
Object number2007.4.1.85
Subject Terms
On View
Not on viewabout 1890
20th century
about 1888
after 1950