Dressing and Drying Mackerel on Schooner c. 1850 - 1852

Photograph

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Calvin University Center Art Gallery

The image captures a bustling scene aboard a schooner, where fishermen are busy dressing and drying mackerel. The schooner is docked beside a wooden pier, with several small boats moored nearby, each filled with fishing nets and equipment necessary for their trade. In the background, a quaint coastal town overlooks the water.

The image captures a bustling scene aboard a schooner, where fishermen are busy dressing and drying mackerel. The schooner is docked beside a wooden pier, with several small boats moored nearby, each filled with fishing nets and equipment necessary for their trade. In the background, a quaint coastal town overlooks the water.

Name/Title

Dressing and Drying Mackerel on Schooner c. 1850 - 1852

Entry/Object ID

1979.2.23

Description

Boats filled with nets, barrels, and workers, sit at a small dock.

Photograph Details

Type of Photograph

Monochrome

Category

On-Display at Calvin University, People, Vehicle, Landscape, Architecture, Historical

Dimensions

Dimension Description

image size

Height

20 in

Width

16 in

Dimension Description

frame size

Height

32-1/2 in

Width

26-1/2 in