Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
95.02.034
Accession#:
95.02
Credit Line:
Donated by the Sheldon B. Simmions Trust.
Object Name:
Kit
Title:
Fly Fishing Leather Kit and Flies
Date:
1930
Description:
Leather folding pouch with open ends and six fabric and plastic pockets, two felt flaps, and compartmented aluminum and plastic box with two—hinged lid attached inside. Box and pockets contain assorted fishing flies and small fishing spoons and lure. Pouch has two snap fasteners on flaps and embossed fish 1.75 inches long with "Common Sense" on its side. Six rivets fastening aluminum box and Six brass studs attaching pockets.
Inscription: "COMMON SENSE / ENVELOPE FLY BOOK / SYTLE NO. 32 ... / WET and DRY FLY BOOK / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF / PATENTED MAY 15, 1923";
Shield with "K&L / Co." in center.
Inscription: "COMMON SENSE / ENVELOPE FLY BOOK / SYTLE NO. 32 ... / WET and DRY FLY BOOK / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF / PATENTED MAY 15, 1923";
Shield with "K&L / Co." in center.
Notes:
See 95.02.001
See 95.02.021
See 95.02.021
People:
Simmons, Sheldon B.
Search Terms:
Aviation
Recreation
Fishing
Subsistence
Recreation
Fishing
Subsistence