Hudson's Hardware, ca. 1930s–40s
Hudson's Hardware and Fishing Tackle, ca. 1930s–40s
Dr. James W. Pinkham
St. Petersburg
Acc. no. 2021M.012.070
Dr. Pinkham grew up in Clermont, but left Florida to attend dental school in Philadelphia. He remained there to practice dentistry, but settled in the St. Petersburg area after he retired. An avid fisherman, he participated in fishing tournaments at both the local and national level.
He designed the Leapin’ Lil. Hudson's Hardware and Fishing Tackle in St. Petersburg made the lures.