An “ephemera” collection organization
An “ephemera” collection organization
We are all looking forward to the start-up of our beloved tackle shows. This month alone I was scheduled to attend and exhibit at the Cabin Fever fly fishing show in Pittsburgh and FATC in Daytona.
Instead, I’ve spent the past few weeks on a much-needed reorganization of all the vintage paper, flies, hooks, and lines I have collected over the years.
I bought a bulk of 3/4” and a few 2” deep Riker glass top cases on eBay for about $90; a $29 (on sale) Brother label printer at Staples, and a few $6 display stand easels at Hobby Lobby....I’m ready for a tackle show!
Instead, I’ve spent the past few weeks on a much-needed reorganization of all the vintage paper, flies, hooks, and lines I have collected over the years.
I bought a bulk of 3/4” and a few 2” deep Riker glass top cases on eBay for about $90; a $29 (on sale) Brother label printer at Staples, and a few $6 display stand easels at Hobby Lobby....I’m ready for a tackle show!
Mike N.
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As usual, you have some great ideas. I was not aware that those cases were available in those deep configurations. I could also benefit from them. I think sometimes my cases are worth more than what is in them.
Heres a thought, don't they make a black tape with White letters? Wonder what that would look like on those cases.
Heres a thought, don't they make a black tape with White letters? Wonder what that would look like on those cases.
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Thanks, Matt. Good idea, so I ordered some black tape with white lettering and will keep you posted.kyreels wrote: ↑Sun Feb 21, 2021 2:37 pm As usual, you have some great ideas. I was not aware that those cases were available in those deep configurations. I could also benefit from them. I think sometimes my cases are worth more than what is in them.
Heres a thought, don't they make a black tape with White letters? Wonder what that would look like on those cases.
Mike N.
ORCA Founder, 1990
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Re: An “ephemera” collection organization
e·phem·er·a
/əˈfem(ə)rə/
things that exist or are typically used or enjoyed for only a short time.
"there were papers, letters, catalogs, old boxes—all sorts of ephemera"
In fishing collectibles, think flies, hooks, tackle retailer letterhead, envelopes (covers) and catalogs; silk fly and casting line, etc.
/əˈfem(ə)rə/
things that exist or are typically used or enjoyed for only a short time.
"there were papers, letters, catalogs, old boxes—all sorts of ephemera"
In fishing collectibles, think flies, hooks, tackle retailer letterhead, envelopes (covers) and catalogs; silk fly and casting line, etc.
Mike N.
ORCA Founder, 1990
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Re: An “ephemera” collection organization
Three pre-1900 Orvis catalogs
The three lines in the top row are early freshwater bait casting lines, not fly lines
McHarg, Rome, NY
Early Orvis superfine flies on retail cards
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You can really appreciate the artistry of these items when they are well displayed like this.
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Thanks, Ron.
And Matt was right, the black tape with white letters I ordered looks much better on the black cases.
And Matt was right, the black tape with white letters I ordered looks much better on the black cases.
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Thats like the bow on a package, excellent.
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Nicely done Mike. I like it !
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THAT is outstanding. I'm constantly having to move and adjust things but that, what you have to do, is called mobilization! Hats off!!