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Thompson tag

Discussion in 'Wood and Canvas' started by Bruce B, Dec 30, 2020.

  1. Bruce B

    Bruce B New Member

    Looking for a salvaged deck tag, or reproduction deck tag
     
    Bruce B, Dec 30, 2020
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  2. Benson Gray

    Benson Gray Canoe History Enthusiast Staff Member

    I suspect that you are not seeking the boat style shown at https://www.ebay.com/itm/114596000033 for example. Things like this show up on eBay and elsewhere on occasion but you may need to also buy a canoe to get the tag you want. There were a variety of styles used on canoes as shown in the links below. I may be able to provide a high resolution scan if you want to get one reproduced. Good luck,

    Benson



    https://woodencanoemuseum.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/thompson peshtigo.jpg
    https://woodencanoemuseum.org/sites/default/files/2020-07/Thompson al.jpg
    http://www.wcha.org/forums/index.php?attachments/19146/
     
    Benson Gray, Dec 30, 2020
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  3. Gliddenwoods

    Gliddenwoods Curious about Wooden Canoes

    Bruce B. are you doing a Thompson restoration and that's the intended use of the sought after tag?
     
    Gliddenwoods, Dec 30, 2020
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    Bruce B

    Bruce B New Member

    I have a 1940s Thompson Hiawatha missing its deck tag. I’m looking for something similar to this tag on a 1920s Thompson.
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    Bruce B, Dec 30, 2020
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  5. Gliddenwoods

    Gliddenwoods Curious about Wooden Canoes

    Bruce, I see you are from Wisconsin as I. I am restoring a Thompson right now and I have an extra Thompson tag. My tags are not exactly as what you show in your photo. However, if you want one you can have one; all I ask in return is a six-pack of Wisconsin dark stout beer upon your next visit to Door County. Text me (920 559-6398) with your mailing address and I'll mail you a Thompson tag.

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    Gliddenwoods, Dec 30, 2020
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    Bruce B

    Bruce B New Member

    A very thoughtful and fair trade! I’ve texted you my information. Thank you.
     
    Bruce B, Dec 30, 2020
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  7. Gliddenwoods

    Gliddenwoods Curious about Wooden Canoes

    OK,,,,will check your text.
     
    Gliddenwoods, Dec 30, 2020
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