Bass Tapestries
Description: Bass Reeves was a legendary African American lawman known for his remarkable career as one of the first Black Deputy U.S. Marshals west of the Mississippi River. Renowned for his courage, resourcefulness, and dedication to justice, Reeves's exploits in apprehending outlaws and maintaining order in the Wild West solidified his legacy as a trailblazer in law enforcement and a symbol of resilience and integrity.
Description: Bass fishing has become a billion plus dollar industry and Largemouth Bass in particular are one of the most sought after in North America. This design featuring a Bigmouth heading not for that juicy earthworm dangling from a hook, but for the bass boat and the angler fishing from it. The bait scream... you're gonna need a BIGGER Bass Boat!
Description: Bass Reeves was a legendary lawman who served as a deputy U.S. marshal in the Indian Territory (now Oklahoma) from 1875 to 1907. He was known for his bravery, his tracking skills, and his ability to apprehend criminals. Reeves was also one of the first black lawmen in the United States. Reeves was born into slavery in 1838 in Crawford County, Arkansas. He escaped from slavery in 1863 and joined the Union Army. After the Civil War, he became a deputy U.S. marshal. He served under Judge Isaac Parker, who was known as the "hanging judge" for his tough stance on crime. Reeves was responsible for apprehending criminals in a 75,000-square-mile (194,000-square-km) region of what is now mostly Oklahoma and Arkansas.
