Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl), 3/4oz Frog fishing spoon #21184

Weighing in at 3/4 oz (21g), this specimen showcases the classic Frog finish, featuring a green background with yellow spots outlined in black. Measuring 2 1/2" (6.5cm) in length, the spoon bears the unmistakable Hula Girl stamp on its silver underside, a hallmark of its Seneca Lure heritage before the brand's acquisition by Acme in the early 1980s. Many collectors specifically seek out these Seneca-era pieces because the iconic dancer engraving was removed from the design in later years. The heavy-gauge metal construction and stamped "3/4 OZ" and "CLEO" markings on the reverse side are characteristic of the original American-made production. Rated at 4/5, the lure displays honest signs of use with noticeable paint chips and thinning on the front surface, while the silver-stamped back remains bright. The original silver-tone triple hook is attached securely by a split ring at the base. This piece, identified by product code 21184, represents a time when the dancer logo was considered a lucky charm by anglers across the USA.