indian girl

I have a puzzle I'm hoping somebody might help me solve. I purchased a 16ft W/C canoe - purported to be a Rushton - from Door County Wisconsin area from somebody who had gotten it from an antique auction in Missouri. The painter fitting on it is stamped "Rushton". So that's a pretty compelling...

This is a summary of the Rushton Indian Girl serial number data I have collected over many years. I have not speculated on what the data means in this posting. I will update this posting as new information becomes available. Anyone is free to post additional information or discussion points...

Took home another project canoe today: a 16' Rushton Indian Girl (another gift from my buddy and WCHA guru Mike/MGC). They were made from 1902 to 1917. My understanding is that Rushton is thought to have only made about 5500 canoes, so with a serial # of 5123 it's a good guess that it was made...

I couldn't resist and brought her home today. The plan is to be a good steward of this elegant old girl for the next 20 years or so and use her well. Long Decks; Interesting outside stem detail; Decal; Closed Gunnels; Original Canvas; Possibly original cane on bow seat. Rushton Paddle. Lateen...