Often the specific historical story of an antique gets lost over time. But not so with this wooden wannigan. Embedded within it are the place and date of a particular fishing trip, the signatures of two renowned fishing guides, and the exquisite artwork of one of them.
Read MoreThere is a continuity across centuries of people who admire fish living in wild waters, including anglers who like the sport of fishing and those who just appreciate fish as wildlife. The community of fish enthusiasts has also always included artists, who scrutinize the astounding physical characteristics of fish more closely than most observers.
Read MoreThese late-19th century fish paintings capture the beauty of a landlocked salmon and a brook trout, while celebrating the sport of angling.
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