Ephemera – “VINTAGE FISHING TACKLE ADVERTISING (& similar)” from my collection and research – While most items shown here are ‘original’ pieces from my collection, a limited number are not & have been added for context (in those limited cases, I will try to ensure it is noted as “copy” or give an attribution to my source. ……. I’ve only recently started populating this web site & there’s lots more to be added regularly (please feel free to email me with any questions or comments related to any of my website’s content).

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Abbey & Imbrie – 1886 – ”Salesman Appointment Postcard” – VERY RARE, SUPERB CONDITION & BEAUTIFUL GRAPHICS from this ICONIC American Tackle Retailer / Wholesaler – (5”x3.12”) -1b (back)

 

Abbey & Imbrie – 1886 – ”Salesman Appointment Postcard” – VERY RARE, SUPERB CONDITION & BEAUTIFUL GRAPHICS from this ICONIC American Tackle Retailer / Wholesaler – (5”x3.12”) -1a (front)

 

Abbey Imbrie – 1875 Ad (copy from ”reelsnlures,com”) – provides context for A&I Salesman’s Appointment Postcard immediately above.

 

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Postcard Photo Ad – (1910) Woman with Fishing Pole & Fish (“Fishing for Orders”) – ”Lakewood Oil & Paint etc.” – 5.5”x3.25” (front) -1aa

 

Postcard Photo Ad – (1910) Woman with Fishing Pole & Fish (“Fishing for Orders”) – ”Lakewood Oil & Paint etc.” – 5.5”x3.25” (back) -1bb

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Trade Card – (1913) Woman with Fishing Pole & Net – ”Henry R. Donald Sales” – 5.38”x3.31” (front) -1aa

 

Trade Card – (1913) Woman with Fishing Pole & Net – ”Henry R. Donald Sales” – 5.38”x3.31” (back) -1bb

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Norlund’s Spring-Loaded ”Lion Gaff” – 1905 Abercrombie & Fitch Catalog Ad (small, 10 prong) -1a

 

Norlund’s Spring-Loaded ”Lion Gaff” – 1905 Ambrie & Imbrie Catalog Ad (small, 10 prong) -1aa

 

Norlund’s Spring-Loaded ”Lion Gaff” – 1916 Ad – large, 12 prong (ad courtesy of Judy Robinson) -1cc

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Leighton’s Automatic Spinner – Ad Flyer & Instructions c.1934-c.1935 (front) -1aa

 

Leighton’s Automatic Spinner – Ad Flyer & Instructions c.1934-c.1935 (back) -1dd

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Bartleet ‘Archer Spinner’ 1900-1902 Ad Flyer (front & back) -1aa

 

Bartleet ‘Archer Spinner’ 1900-1902 Ad Flyer (interior) -1bb

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Bartleet ‘Archer Spinner’ 1900-1902 Ad Flyer (front & back) -2aa

 

Bartleet ‘Archer Spinner’ 1900-1902 Ad Flyer (interior) -2bb

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Neptune Fishing Tackle – Wm. Frankfurth Hardware Ad (1893 Newspaper Ad)

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Stewart Pilot Ad (copy from 1916 Jamison Catalog Ad) -1zi

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Ideal Float Ad (1912) -1a

 

Ideal Float Ad (1914) -1a

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