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Allegory of the Flowering of the Dutch Fishing-industry after the Second Anglo-Dutch War

Public domain image of military forces, cavalry, horses, horseriding, 18th-19th century war, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description.

Kanbara, Katsushika Hokusai - Public domain scan / drawing

Print shows fishermen pulling ashore large fish nets. Title and other descriptive information compiled by Nichibunken-sponsored Edo print specialists in 2005-2006. From the series: Tōkaidō Road. Format: horizon More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Ship Chandlery, building in Taber's Block

Black and white photograph of Ship Chandlery & Maritime. Hardware building in Taber's Block at foot of Taber's Wharf, New Bedford, Massachusetts. Behind and to left of the 4-story brick and granite building is More

Joseph G. Tirrell - Man on deck of docked whaling ship

Black and white photograph of deck of a whaling ship with moustached man in suit and derby standing at left with hand on mast rigging; 2 whaleboats stored directly above. Ship is docked with whale oil barrels s More

Joseph G. Tirrell - New Bedford waterfront

Black and white photograph of New Bedford, Massachusetts waterfront showing wood framed commercial buildings, including J.D. Briggs Ship smith and Pump and Block Maker; multi-story granite building partially vi More

The fish question settled - Public domain print

A facetious, and somewhat racist, look at public opinion surrounding the controversy over American fishing rights in British-controlled waters off North America. (See also "John Bull's Fish Monopoly," no. 1852- More

John Bull's fish monopoly - Victorian era public domain image

An anti-British satire, reflecting American enragement at Britain's tightening of restrictions on territorial waters open to American fishermen off the coast of Canada. In July 1852, England notified the Unite More

Cod-fishing on the Newfoundland shores

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 2, 1858 May 22, p. 333.

Boat Yard Workers - New Bedford library collection

Black and white copy photo enlargement of two workmen standing outside in front of boat "Mary T" of New Bedford, Massachusetts. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

New Bedford Fishing Boat, Massachusetts

Black and white photo of fishing boat Bernice with dory hanging from mast, docked at pier, New Bedford Fish Co. building in background. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

Fish house, Quincy Massachusetts

Germantown Point Courtesy of Thomas Crane Public Library

First haul of the season - salmon industry, Oregon

reverse side of stereoscopic card

Chinamen filling the cans, Stereoscope Card

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Chinamen filling the cans, Stereoscope Card

reverse side of stereoscopic card

Lost in the fog on the banks of Newfoundland / drawn by M.J. Burns.

Two fishermen in a dory. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 23, 1879 Nov. 22, p. 928.

Cleaning codfish on the Cape Ann wharf, Gloucester

reverse side of stereoscopic card Public domain scan of manuscript related to Massachusetts, American history - Picryl description.

Fish wheels, Oregon, Stereoscope Card.19th century. Boston Public Library Collection.

Public domain image of an industrial building, factory, structure, works, 19th-20th century industrial revolution, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

First haul of the season - salmon industry, Oregon

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First haul of the season - salmon industry, Oregon

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Cleaning codfish on the Cape Ann wharf, Gloucester

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Clearing the track - on the banks in a fog / from a painting by M.J. Burns.

Two fishermen in a dory on the Newfoundland Banks. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 24, 1880 March 27, p. 200.

The Newfoundland fisheries - hardships and perils of the fisherman's life - scenes on the banks and at Gloucester / from sketches by Joseph Becker.

Four scenes including fishermen catching halibut, fishermen catching haglets for bait, two fishermen lost at sea in a dory, and women at Gloucester, Massachusetts grieving as men tell them the "bad news from th More

Newfoundland - the cod-fishery at Heart's Content - extracting the livers of the fish / from a sketch by a staff artist.

Illus. in: Frank Leslie's illustrated newspaper, 1885 Oct. 31, p. 173.

Dry Docked Fishing Boat, Massachusetts

Black and white photo of fishing boat C7309 dry docked and being repaired. Courtesy of New Bedford Free Public Library

In search of bait on the Newfoundland coast--Hauling capelin bait at Holyrood, Conception Bay / after sketches by J.W. Hayward.

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 31, 1887 Aug. 13, p. 576.

Interviewing Newfoundland fishermen as to the presence of cruisers inshore / Fred S. Cozzens. In search of bait on the Newfoundland coast--Hauling capelin bait at Holyrood, Conception Bay / after sketches by J.W. Hayward.

Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 31, 1887 Aug. 13, p. 576. Reference copy in LOT 4426-B.

New Metlakahtla, Indian Salmon Cannery. 19th Century Alaska Sterescope Card.

Alaska stereoscopic card. Robert Dennis's stereographs collection includes more than 72,000 stereoscopic views organized primarily by geography. The collection bears the name of the native New Yorker who assem More

Newfoundland cod-fishery--Fishing on the Banks / F. De Haenen.

Two French fishermen in a dory. Illus. in: Harper's weekly, v. 35, 1891 Oct. 17, p. 796.

Newfoundland cod-fishery wood engraving, Library of Congress

Sponge yard along the docks, Nassau, Bahama Islands

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[Handling a cargo from the fishing banks, Gloucester, Massachusetts.]

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Sponging fleet in harbor, Nassau, W.I

Date based on Detroit, Catalogue J Supplement (1901-1906). "WHJ 39" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 013492. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Salmon works, Alaska - Frank G. Carpenter collection

Title transcribed from caption accompanying item. Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter collection (Library of Congress). Gift; Mrs. W. Chapin Huntington; 1951.

Sponge fleet, Nassau, Bahama Islands

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Fishing schooner at "T" wharf, Boston, Massachusetts.

Photo shows the schooner Mary G. Powers, which was lost at sea in 1906. (Source: C. Seavey, 2019) Title from jacket. "1683" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 033316. Gift; State Historical Society of Colo More

Portland, Me., drying fishermen's nets

Title from jacket. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 073466. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Cordova Alaska - Carlisle Packing Co. "Cannery" Cordova, Alaska

Photograph shows general exterior view of cannery with boats tied to dock and anchored in water next to building. No. 238.

Russian church, Alaska. 19th century, Library of Congress collection

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Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, water way, maritime architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

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Halibut ready for shipment - 65,000 pounds, Alaska - Frank G. Carpenter collection

Title transcribed from caption accompanying item. Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter collection (Library of Congress). Gift; Mrs. W. Chapin Huntington; 1951.

Sponging fleet in harbor, Nassau, W.I.

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Sponge yard along the docks, Nassau, Bahama Islands

Date based on Detroit, Catalogue P (1906). Detroit Publishing Co. no. 017689. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

[Loading boxes of salmon] Petersburg - Frank G. Carpenter collection

Title transcribed from caption accompanying item. Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter collection (Library of Congress). Gift; Mrs. W. Chapin Huntington; 1951.

[Miami, Fla., fish docks along the Miami]

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Old Fish House, Kennebunk Port [i.e. Kennebunkport], Maine

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[Portland, Me., drying fishermen's nets]

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[Fishing schooner at "T" wharf, Boston, Massachusetts.]

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Unloading fish at "T" wharf, Boston, Massachusetts.

Title from jacket. "1685" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 033317. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

The Sponge fleet, Nassau, Bahama Isl[an]ds

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fishing boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Fish processing plant Bay State Freezer Co. off Wharf Lane, Yarmouth Port, Mass.

Public domain photograph of industrial architecture, factory building, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description Yarmouth is located in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, United States, More

The Sponge fleet, Nassau, Bahama Islands

Detroit Publishing Co. no. 013477. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Handling a cargo from the fishing banks, Gloucester, Massachusetts.

Title from negative D4-18807. "2918" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 090105. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Salmon works, Alaska - Frank G. Carpenter collection

Title transcribed from caption accompanying item. Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter collection (Library of Congress). Gift; Mrs. W. Chapin Huntington; 1951.

Old Fish House, Kennebunk Port i.e. Kennebunkport, Maine

Detroit Publishing Co. no. 012465. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Russian church - Frank G. Carpenter collection

Title transcribed from caption accompanying item. Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter collection (Library of Congress). Gift; Mrs. W. Chapin Huntington; 1951.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, water way, maritime architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fishing boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Two hundred pound halibut, Alaska - Frank G. Carpenter collection

Title transcribed from caption accompanying item. Forms part of: Frank and Frances Carpenter collection (Library of Congress). Gift; Mrs. W. Chapin Huntington; 1951.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, water way, maritime architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fishing boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Fisher schooners at "T" wharf, Boston, Massachusetts

Photo shows the schooner George H. Lubee (on the left) and possibly the Fannie Bell Atwood on the right. (Source: Charles Seavey, 2015) Corresponding glass transparency (with same series code) available on vide More

Schooners unloading fish - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a fishing boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Unloading Gorton's codfish, Gloucester, Massachusetts.

Picryl description: Public domain photograph of a boat, water, fishing, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Fish flakes, Gloucester, Massachusetts. - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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Weighing up the catch, Gloucester, Massachusetts.

Public domain photograph - historical image of Massachusetts, United States, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Handling a cargo from the fishing banks, Gloucester, Massachusetts.

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Handling a cargo from the fishing banks, Gloucester, Massachusetts

Date based on Detroit, Catalogue P (1906). Detroit Publishing Co. no. 018807. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Weighing up the catch, Gloucester, Massachusetts

Detroit Publishing Co. no. 018808. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, water way, maritime architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Picryl description: Public domain image of a boat in a harbor, water, fishing boat, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

Fish flakes, Gloucester, Massachusetts - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

"2543" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 018008. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Along the wharves, Gloucester, Massachusetts

Photo shows the sloop Azorian, on the outboard side. (Source: Charles Seavey, 2015; updated 2018) Probably fishing schooners. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 018012. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Drying fish, Gloucester, Massachusetts - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

"3068" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 018882. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Drying fish, Gloucester, Massachusetts - Detroit publishing company. Public domain.

Detroit Publishing Co. no. 018882. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Mending the nets, Charlevoix, Mich.

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Drying fish, Gloucester, Massachusetts. - Public domain image. Dry plate negative.

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Drying the nets, Charlevoix, Mich

Detroit Publishing Co. no. 019000. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Drying fish, Gloucester, Massachusetts.

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Fishing smacks, Mackinac Island, Mich.

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Mending the nets, Charlevoix, Mich

Corresponding glass transparency (with same series code) available on videodisc frame 1A-30480. "G 3272" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 019001. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Drying the nets, Charlevoix, Mich.

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Fishing smacks, Mackinac Island, Mich

"Silver Chief" on boat in foreground. "G 3176" on negative. Detroit Publishing Co. no. 019032. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

General view of Gloucester, greatest fishing port in the world, U.S.A

No. 12847. Public domain photograph of 19th-century stereoscopic card, Massachusetts, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description

Portland Packing Company, Brooks, Me.

Photograph shows packing company buildings. Photograph by Charles A. Townsend, Belfast, Me.

Fishermen at home, Columbia River, Oregon

reverse side of stereoscopic card

Fishermen at home, Columbia River, Oregon

Public domain image of an industrial building, factory, structure, works, 19th-20th century industrial revolution, free to use, no copyright restrictions - Picryl description

Picryl description: Public domain image of a ship hull, port, harbor, water way, maritime architecture, free to use, no copyright restrictions.

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Sevriuzh'e rybolovstvo pod g. Gur'evym, rodinoi I.I. Zheleznova.

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Lobster fishing industry near Grindstone Inn, Winter Harbor, Maine

Photograph shows lobster traps stacked in several piles on th shoreline along with bouys and nets.

Old fishing docks, Portland, Me

Detroit Publishing Co. no. 072633. Gift; State Historical Society of Colorado; 1949.

Phoebe Thomas, a little while after the accident. Location: Eastport, Maine

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Canneries. Hine no. 2445. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Div More

Hiram Pulk, 9 years old, cuts some in Seacoast Canning Co., Factory #1. "I aint very fast--only about five boxes a day. They pay five cents a box." Location: Eastport, Maine

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Canneries. Hine no. 2427. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Div More

Minnie Thomas, a 9 year old girl, works regularly in Seacoast Canning Co., Factory #7, Eastport, Me., mostly in the packing room, and when very busy works nights. Cuts some, and also cartons. Her mother said, "Some of the children cut their fingers half off." Her father and grandfather are in the factory. She lives in Grand Manan in the winter with her aunt, father and mother live here. She says she earns $2.00 some days packing, not so much when she cartons. "Only made $1.70 all last week." Location: Eastport, Maine

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Canneries. Hine no. 2459. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Div More

All these boys are cutters in the Seacoast Canning Co., Factory #7. Ages range from 7 to 12. They live near the factory. Seven year old boy in front, Byron Hamilton, has a badly cut finger, but helps his brother regularly. Behind him is his brother, George, 11 years. He cut his finger half off while working. They and many other youngsters said they were always cutting their fingers. (See photo #2435 and label.) George earns $1.00 some days, $.75 usually. Some of the others said they earn $1.00 when they work all day. At times they start at 7 a.m., work all day and until midnight, but the work is very irregular. Names of those in photo are George Mathews, Johnny Rust, John Surles[?], Fulsom McCutchin (11 yrs.), Albert Robinson, Morris McConnell. Location: Eastport, Maine.

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5 year old Preston, a young cartoner in a Maine Canning Co. I saw him at work different times during the day - at 7 a.m., in the afternoon and at 6 p.m., and he kept at it very faithfully for so young a worker. Location: Eastport, Maine.

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"I cut my finger off, cutting sardines the other day." Seven year old Byron. (See photo of family, #2353, and label.) Location: Eastport, Maine

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Canneries. Hine no. 2447. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Div More

George Goodell, and butcher knife used by many children. Location: Eastport, Maine

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Canneries. Hine no. 2456. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Div More

Group of young cutters in Seacoast sardine factory, going for a swim Sunday morning. They all work. Even the smallest makes $.50 to $1.00 a day. They all said they cut their fingers a good deal, "and then the salt makes 'em 'pickle-sores." Location: Eastport, Maine.

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Sardine boy. Location: Eastport, Maine.

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Pile of refuse, waste, and salt water in which these sardine workers stand at times. Location: Eastport, Maine

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Canneries. Hine no. 2405. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Div More

Some of the cartoners, not the youngest, at Seacoast Canning Co., Factory #2. (See Hine report.) Location: Eastport, Maine

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Canneries. Hine no. 2412. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Div More

Wilfred Clark, 10 years old, 24 Key St., going home at noon, after cutting five boxes of fish during the morning. Incidently, he cuts his fingers. See left fore-finger. Two other boys with him had fingers badly cut and healed up. Location: Eastport, Maine

Title from NCLC caption card. Attribution to Hine based on provenance. In album: Canneries. Hine no. 2430. Credit line: National Child Labor Committee collection, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Div More

Allen Chaffey, 9 years old, 37 Clark St., Eastport, Me., helps mother pack in Seacoast Canning Co., Factory #1. Walter Omar, 8 years old, 4 Clark Street, cuts. Location: Eastport, Maine.

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