Oyster Fishing Collection

Oyster rack at golden dusk
MingLun Tsai

The Shellfish Supplies: oyster-boats dredging off Prestonpans, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Shellfish Supplies: oyster-boats dredging off Prestonpans, [Scotland], 1862. The Scottish oyster fisheries are not "cultivated." The Prestonpans or Newhaven fishermen trust entirely to

Oyster dredging, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Oyster dredging, between 1900 and 1910

Oyster dredging, between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Oyster dredging, between 1900 and 1910

The Shellfish Supplies (engraving)
1587998 The Shellfish Supplies (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shellfish Supplies. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 6 December 1862)

Oyster Fishing, Boats returning Home (engraving)
2772493 Oyster Fishing, Boats returning Home (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oyster Fishing, Boats returning Home)

"Return of the Oyster-Fishers, "from the Paris Exhibition (engraving)
1589186 " Return of the Oyster-Fishers, " from the Paris Exhibition (engraving) by Feyen-Perrin, Francois (1826-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wire oyster basket, 20th century. Creator: Unknown
A wire oyster basket. It has a circular bottom and a single wire handle on the lip

Shucking Bucket, 20th century. Creator: Unknown
A cylindrical metal shucking bucket. The bucket has a welded seam along the bottom. The top edge of the bucket is rolled outward to form curved a rim

Oyster knife, 20th century. Creator: Unknown
A wood handled oyster knife. The handle of the knife is pear shaped and completely covers the knifes tang, which inserts into the handle. The blade is flat and dull and terminates in a curved point

Oyster can used by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc. 1935-1950. Creator: Unknown
An eight ounce tin can for the Maryland House brand of oysters distributed by H. B. Kennerly & Son, Inc. The can is white with red and black text

Culling hammer, 20th century. Creator: Unknown
An oyster hammer with a metal head and wood handle. The handle is stained a dark brown and is cracked near the head of the hammer. The handle also has several small holes in it

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Amidst the golden dusk, oyster racks stand tall, waiting for the day's catch. The shellfish supplies are gathered, an age-old tradition brought to life through engravings boats returning home. With each tide, the wire oyster basket and shucking bucket are essential tools, their creators unknown, yet invaluable in the process. The oyster knife and culling hammer, 20th century innovations, aid in the meticulous selection and preparation. H.B. Kennerly & Son's oyster cans, a testament to the industry's history, complete the scene as the fruits of the labor are carefully collected and preserved. The rhythm of the ocean, the patience of the fishermen, and the bounty of the sea - the enduring allure of oyster fishing.