Fishing net
Charles Paget Wade (Shortlands 1883 - Evesham 1956)
Category
Models
Date
1900 - 1910
Materials
Wood, Textile, Iron
Measurements
140 mm (Length)100 mm (W)
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Snowshill Manor and Garden, Gloucestershire
NT 1339377.3
Summary
Model landing net as used in lobster fishing. Funnel shaped net attached with wire to semi-circular iron ring and wooden cross bar support with long wooden pole handle, with semicircular wire to go to ends of cross bar. In poor condition. Made by Charles Paget Wade for the Model Village (Wolf's Cove).
Provenance
Given to the National Trust with Snowshill Manor in 1951 by Charles Paget Wade.
Makers and roles
Charles Paget Wade (Shortlands 1883 - Evesham 1956)