Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl), 1/2oz Pearl / Nickel fishing spoon #15940

A weight of 1/2 oz (14 g) gives this Seneca Little Cleo a substantial feel for its 2 1/4" (5.5 cm) length. On the reverse side, the iconic "Hula Girl" stamp remains crisp, a hallmark of the original production by the Seneca Lure Company before the brand was acquired by Acme in the early 1980s. This specific specimen, carrying product code 15940, features a Pearl / Nickel finish on the front accented by soft, diagonal pastel-colored stripes in yellow, blue, and pink. The back side is finished in polished nickel and clearly displays the "WIGL LURE" text alongside the dancer graphic. This lure is unused, and as such, the hardware remains bright and the treble hook shows no signs of oxidation. Many collectors look specifically for these Seneca-era models because the dancer silhouette was eventually removed from later production runs. The stamped "LITTLE CLEO" lettering is deep and legible, highlighting the quality of this American-made spoon.