COMBINATION FISHERMAN'S BAG" OR GAME BAG
Year: 1888

page_text: Date of Application, 28th Mar., 1888
Complete Specification Left, 8th Oct., 1888
Complete Specification Accepted, 30th Nov., 1888
I, WALTER THOMAS HANCOCK trading as Watson & Hancock 308 High Holborn,
London, Fishing Tackle Manufacturer, do hereby declare the nature of my invention
for NEW COMBINATION FISHERMAN'S BAG" OR GAME BAG to be as follows :-
Combination of two Bags either of which may be used independently of the other.
"Fig. 1" represents that part of the Bag to be used for the conveyance of Fish or
Game, and may be secured by a padlock for travelling, without further packing.
"A" is the Bag for Fish or Game.
"" are the projections at the sides to admit of carrying large fish, these
projections are arranged so that they may be folded in and secured by buttons if
preferred.
"B" is the flap to cover the mouth of the Bag.
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"O" is the strap for shoulder.
"D" is the top of back of Bag (Fig. 2).
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Fig. 2" is a
Bag for holding Fly Books or Box and Flask, also Tackle,
Provisions, etc. "Eis a compartment for provisions etc.
"ee" Pockets for Fly Book or Box and Flask.
"F" Flap to cover month of Bog
"bb" Back of "b" in Fig. 1."
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Fig. 3" represents Figs. 1 & 2 combined and complete, being connected by
leather straps in such a manner as to form an expanding bag or pocket in which to
carry waders or any other similar articles used by fishermen or sportsmen.
The Fish and Game-carrier and the Provision Bag are so arranged with D shaped
hooks to slip over the ends of shoulder straps at each side so that any compartment of
he Bags may be used instantly.
The seams of the Bags are all outside, and therefore renders them easy to clean.
Another and important advantage claimed is that it forms a perfectly dry seat for
bank fishing.
Dat this 50th of Nawah 1888
"bb" Back of "b” in Fig. 1.”
"Fig. 3" reprosents Figs. 1 & 2 combined and complete, being connected by
leather straps in such a manner as to form an expanding bag or pocket in which to
carry waders or any other similar articles used by fishermen or sportsmen.
The Fish and Game-carrier and the Provision Bag are so arranged with D shaped
hooks to slip over the ends of shoulder straps at each side so that any compartment of
he Bags may be used instantly.
The seams of the Bags are all outside, and therefore renders them easy to clean.
Another and important advantage claimed is that it forms a perfectly dry seat for
bank fishing.
WALTER THOMAS HANCOCK,
308, High Holborn,
Fishing Tackle Manufacturer.

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Fig. 3" represents "Figs. 1. & 2" combined and complete, being connected by
leather straps in such a manner as to form an expanding bag or pocket in which to
carry waders or any other similar articles used by fishermen or sportsmen.
The seams of the Bags being outside renders it easy to clean.
Another and important advantage claimed is that it forms a perfectly dry seat for
bank fishing.
Having now particularly described and ascertained the nature of my said Inven-
tion and in what manner the same is to be performed, I declare that what I
claim is :-
The original invention of a combination bag for carrying Tackle &c. necessary for
the use of a fisherman or sportsman, also for carrying Fish or Game.