Antique Fish Print: Muskie, Muskellunge Or Mascalonge By Denton 1902
Item History & Price
Born in Wellesley, Massachusetts , S.F. Denton was a multi-talented artist, scientist and skilled entrepreneur in business. From a family of naturalists, Sherman, along with his brothers William, Winsford and Shelley (a noted naturalist in... his time) became famous at the 1900 Paris Exposition for their award-winning moth and butterfly collections. Sherman Denton was also renowned among the leading naturalists of his day for developing and patenting methods to preserve fish, butterflies and moths in a much more life-like state.
Here we have the "Mascalonge (Lucius Masquinongy)", the Muskellunge or Muskie. This is an ORIGINAL Antique print!! NOT a modern reproduction or reprint!! This from The State of New York's Forest, Fish & Game Commission Reports for the year 1901, published in 1902. This beautiful 117 year old 8 x 11 inch print is in EXCELLENT condition, very suitable for framing or a great gift idea! Shipping via USPS 1st Class mail is $4.95 for up to 6 prints, so please see my other Fish & Wildlife before paying. I WILL ship overseas, ask for rates. Any other questions at all please ask & I WILL respond promptly & thanks for looking!!!