Fishwife on the seashore
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Fishwife on the seashore
Pensive fishwife with basket, sat on rocks along the seashore. Date: 1903
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Media ID 14140018
© Mary Evans Picture Library / Peter & Dawn Cope Collection
Fishwife Pensive Rocks Seashore
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image captures the quiet moment of a fishwife from a bygone era, as she sits pensively on the rocky shoreline with her woven basket at her side. Dressed in traditional attire, her worn yet sturdy appearance speaks to the physical labor and resilience required of women in coastal communities during the early 20th century. The date, 1903, places this scene in a time when the world was on the cusp of significant change, as industrialization and modernization began to transform the way people lived and worked. The fishwife's gaze is fixed on the horizon, where the vast expanse of the sea stretches out before her. The crashing waves and the rugged rocks beneath her feet serve as a constant reminder of the raw, untamed power of nature. This connection to the natural world was a fundamental aspect of the lives of those who made their livelihoods from the sea. This photograph offers a glimpse into the history of coastal communities and the lives of the women who played a vital role in providing food and sustenance for their families and communities. The pensive expression on the fishwife's face invites us to contemplate the joys, challenges, and quiet strength of a life lived in harmony with the ever-changing rhythms of the sea.
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