Plaque

Object number2007.19.3

Date1982

MediumWood; paint; plastic; brass; paper

Credit LineGift of Herb Ratner

DescriptionRectangular wooden world record plaque; black base with brown face. Beige paper certificate covered with a plastic frame. On certificate are silver embossed images of fish and blue and black printed award information. Two signatures and silver circular seal at bottom. Back side: three nail slots.Dimensions0.5 x 10.5 x 13 in. (1.3 x 26.7 x 33 cm)
InscriptionsOn certificate: blue and black printed type. "WORLD RECORD / INTERNATIONAL GAME FISH ASSOCIATION"; "Herbert G. Ratner, Jr. / Cobia"; "JAN. 24, 1982 / Date of Catch"; "KEY WEST FLORIDA, USA / Place of Catch".

Two signatures at bottom.
Historical NotesFishing plaque awarded to Herb Ratner by the International Game Fishing Association (IGFA) in 1982.

Previous owner Herbert G. Ratner Jr.

Related institution International Game Fish Association

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