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Receiving fish from sea vessels and packing for export - fish warehouse, Aalesund
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Receiving fish from sea vessels and packing for export - fish warehouse, Aalesund
Receiving fish from sea vessels and packing for export - in a fish warehouse at Aalesund, Norway, c1905. From " The Underwood Travel Library - Norway". [Underwood & Underwood, London ]
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This print captures the bustling activity of a fish warehouse in Aalesund, Norway, circa 1905. The image showcases the vital process of receiving freshly caught fish from sea vessels and preparing them for export. In this timber-framed building, men and women can be seen diligently working together to handle the day's catch. The scene is filled with energy as workers wearing traditional headdresses and headscarves meticulously weigh and pack the scaly seafood into wooden crates. The air is permeated with the distinct aroma of saltwater mingled with the earthy scent of timber. Amidst stacks of barrels and wheelbarrows brimming with fish, a lady stands at a scale attentively measuring each haul. Her presence symbolizes not only her role as a fishwife but also represents the hardworking spirit that defines this thriving fishing industry. This photograph offers us a glimpse into an era when manual labor was essential for sustaining local economies. It serves as both a historical document capturing early 20th-century Norwegian life and an artistic representation showcasing human perseverance amidst challenging work conditions. Preserved by The Underwood Travel Library - Norway, this vintage stereoscopic card transports us back in time to witness firsthand how communities relied on their natural resources to thrive economically while maintaining their cultural traditions.
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