Museum Archive: Vintage Seneca Little Cleo (Hula Girl), 3/4oz Nickel / purple fishing spoon #4274

Weighing in at 3/4oz (21g), this heavy spoon features the classic teardrop silhouette that became a staple for the Seneca Lure company. A nickel and purple split-color pattern covers the 2 1/2" (6.5cm) body, providing a high-contrast flash. On the reverse side, the authentic 'Hula Girl' dancer stamp is clearly visible, identifying this as an original USA-made Seneca piece from before the Acme acquisition in the 1980s. Collectors specifically hunt for this stamping on Product Code 4274 because modern versions eventually omitted the dancer detail that many veteran anglers credit for the lure's legendary status. This specimen is in excellent condition, rated at 5/5, showing remarkably clean surfaces and the original silver-tone treble hardware.