Fish Wife Collection (#2)

"Fish Wife: Portraits of Strength, Resilience, and Tradition" From the bustling Fishwife at Whitby to the vibrant Billingsgate Fishwife

Fish Wife Collection: Billingsgate Triumphant, or- Poll Dab a Match for the Frenchman, 1775 (engraving)

Billingsgate Triumphant, or- Poll Dab a Match for the Frenchman, 1775 (engraving)
XJF394240 Billingsgate Triumphant, or- Poll Dab a Match for the Frenchman, 1775 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

FRANCE: FISH MARKET, 1879. A fish market in Brittany, France. Wood engraving, 1879

French Fishwife
The Queen of the French Billingsgate, presumably well known in a fishmarket in France! Date: early 1930s

Fish Wife Collection: Women gut Herring - Lowestoft, Suffolk

Women gut Herring - Lowestoft, Suffolk
Women gut Herring at Lowestoft, Suffolk Date: circa 1910s

Fish Wife Collection: Pretty young Fish Seller, Russia

Pretty young Fish Seller, Russia, selling a catch of river fish from two small baskets by the side of the road

Fish Wife Collection: Grace Huntley - Panto

Grace Huntley - Panto
Miss Grace huntely in various roles (Sinbad, Aladdin, The Bonnie Fishwife) in Sinbad at The Royal Theatre

Fish Wife Collection: French Fish Seller / Paris

French Fish Seller / Paris
A fish seller chats to a customer wearing a wide-brimed hat and voluminous trousers on the banks of the Seine

Fish Wife Collection: Female Type / Sailor Wife

Female Type / Sailor Wife
A sailors wife stands looking out to sea for her husbands return on a grey, windy day

Fish Wife Collection: French Fishwife / 1850

French Fishwife / 1850
A French fishwife

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"Fish Wife: Portraits of Strength, Resilience, and Tradition" From the bustling Fishwife at Whitby to the vibrant Billingsgate Fishwife, these captivating women have left an indelible mark on history. In Crisfield, MD. , Chris Suspect's lens immortalizes their spirit as they navigate a world dominated by fish. Mrs. Logan and Two Unknown Women stand proudly in Newhaven, 1843/47 - a testament to the unyielding determination of these unsung heroines. Printed in 1916, their legacy lives on. Alfred Stieglitz captures The Net Mender in 1894 - her hands skillfully weaving threads that connect generations of fishermen. Her dedication is palpable through his lens. James Abbott McNeill Whistler transports us to Ostend in 1887 with his mesmerizing portrayal of Fish Women. Their weathered faces tell tales of countless hours spent battling tempestuous seas for sustenance. A Woman selling herring comes alive through vivid color lithography - her voice echoing across marketplaces as she entices passersby with her fresh catch. In Llangwm, a Woman with fish baskets epitomizes hard work and resilience captured beautifully in a color photograph. Her strength radiates from every frame. A Girl dressed as a matalote embraces tradition and heritage through colorful lithography - embodying the next generation ready to carry forward this timeless trade. The Cornish fishwife emerges from a color lithograph; her attire mirroring the vibrancy of coastal life while symbolizing an enduring connection to the sea that sustains them all. Sketches at the Juvenile Fancy Dress Ball at the Mansion House reveal young girls donning fishwife costumes - paying homage to those who came before them and inspiring future generations with their playful innocence. Finally, we journey to Banff where a Fish Wife captivates us with her charm in a captivating color lithograph.