Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo (HULA GIRL), 1/3oz fishing spoon #16447

A striking pink-to-purple gradient transitions across the convex face of this 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) spoon. Weighing 1/3 oz (10 g), this Seneca-made specimen carries the product code 16447 and represents a classic era in American tackle manufacturing. Flipping the lure over reveals the hallmark of a true vintage find: the "Hula Girl" dancer silhouette stamped into the metal alongside the "Little Cleo Wig-L-Lure" branding. This specific detail dates the lure to the era before Seneca was acquired by Acme in the early 1980s, after which the dancer motif was phased out. The specimen is in 4/5 condition, showing light surface wear along the edges while maintaining a crisp, legible stamp on its polished reverse side. It remains rigged with its original split ring and treble hook hardware, ready for casting or display.