Plaque
Object number2007.19.1
Date2001
MediumWood; plastic; paper; brass
Credit LineGift of Herb Ratner
DescriptionRectangular black wood world record plaque. Beige paper certificate covered with a plastic frame attached with four round brass nails. On certificate are silver embossed images of fish and blue and black printed award information. Two signatures and silver oval 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. / Largemouth Bass 3.62 kg", "June 25, 2001 / Date of Catch", and "Ligonier, Pennsylvania, USA / Place of Catch".
Two signatures at bottom.
Historical NotesFishing plaque awarded to Herb Ratner by the International Game Fish Association (IGFA).
Previous owner
Herbert G. Ratner Jr.
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