Punch,  48 (1865), [iii].

Pisciculture

Anon

Genre:

Illustration, Drollery

Relevant illustrations:

wdct.

Subjects:

Technology, Invention, Mechanics, Hunting


    Shows a man turning a large crank which adjusts the height of a 'New Patent Traction Crane', on the end of which swings a large weight shaped like a fishing bob. The caption reveals that the figure believes he is fishing for a 'Silurus Glanis'.



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