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Clam Fisher on Mississippi River
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A clam fisher in a boat on the Mississippi River near Prairie du Chien. Attached to the long rod are many small hooks similar to grappling hooks. As the boat drifts along or is forced ahead by the motor, the rod is lowered and the hooks, trailing in the mud of the river bottom, hook into clam shells. In the picture the fisherman is removing his catch, the rod resting on wooden supports. In the background is the far shoreline.
September 1928
Publication Information
| Date Created | September 1928 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 20 x 12 cm |
Collection Information
| Call Number | (W6)19785 |
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Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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