Salmon Seining c. 1912

A small group of people on a boat can be seen on a vast lake surrounded by forested hills, using a large circular net for fishing, under a cloudy sky with calm waters reflecting the tranquil landscape.

A small group of people on a boat can be seen on a vast lake surrounded by forested hills, using a large circular net for fishing, under a cloudy sky with calm waters reflecting the tranquil landscape.

Name/Title

Salmon Seining c. 1912

Entry/Object ID

1979.2.25

Description

A boat sits by a large net. The net has been set in the water in a large circle. The seine is a large net with weights on one edge and floats on the other used vertically to enclose fish when the ends are brought together or drawn ashore.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Monochrome

Category

On-Display at Calvin University, People, Landscape, Plants and Nature, Vehicle

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

16 in

Width

20 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

28-1/2 in

Width

30-1/2 in