Fishing Net
Date1899
Mediumnettle
DimensionsOther: 239 × 350 cm (94 1/8 × 137 13/16 in.)
ClassificationsTools
Terms
Paper Field ReferencesCMH VII-B-693
Object numberHRC 00693
Descriptionalthough Aaronson says 'cedar bark', this net is probably of nettle fibre, twisted into twine and tied to form the net. Aaronson notes; 'used by the Indians for catching large salmon and dogfish, etc.' the holes in the net are approximately 2.5" square.Exhibition HistoryNational Gallery Ottawa (3-70) - (9-71) $100
On View
Not on viewCollections
1895-1901
c. 1900
C. 1897
1890-1904
1895-1901
