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Object Record
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Metadata
Item ID# |
959.036.001 |
Object Name |
Trap, Fish |
Date |
ca. 1957 |
Description |
One eel trap. Trap consists of two woven baskets made from small branches. Up the centre is a larger stick. Trap is cylindrical in shape and comes to a cone at the top. Within the outer basket is a small basket that is cone shaped. There are two small openings near the top which are patched with chicken wire. There is a small wooden cylindrical plug attached to the top by a rope. |
Provenance |
This trap was used by Latvian eel fishermen in the Saugeen River, where they also processed and sold them ca. 1957. |
Dimensions |
H-93 W-49.6 cm |
Lexicon category |
4: T&E For Materials |
Search Terms & Subjects |
Fishing |
Places |
Saugeen River |