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Poster Print : Bill Harvey mending a lobster pot, Porthgwarra, Cornwall. 1903
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Bill Harvey mending a lobster pot, Porthgwarra, Cornwall. 1903
Bill Harvey mending a large lobster pot. He is standing on rocks in front of the tunnel entrance with skate hanging in the tunnel. Bill was aged 58 when the photograph was taken. Photographer: Herbert Hughes or John Charles Burrow
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TRURI : PORgv.12
Media ID 14825132
© From the collection of the RIC
Coast Cove Fishing Industry Lobster Pots
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our captivating Bill Harvey poster print from the Royal Cornwall Museum collection. This vintage photograph, taken in 1903, depicts Bill Harvey, a local fisherman from Porthgwarra, Cornwall, mending a large lobster pot on the rocky shore. With a skate hanging in the nearby tunnel, Bill, aged 58 at the time, exemplifies the traditional way of life along the Cornish coast. Bring the history and charm of the past into your home or office with this beautiful, high-quality poster print.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
In this print from 1903, we witness the skilled hands of Bill Harvey as he meticulously mends a large lobster pot against the picturesque backdrop of Porthgwarra in Cornwall. Standing on weathered rocks, his figure exudes both strength and wisdom, embodying the resilience of those who make their living from the sea. The tunnel entrance behind him holds an intriguing sight - a skate gracefully suspended, hinting at the bountiful marine life that thrives beneath these waters. It is within this rugged cove that generations of fishermen have honed their craft, relying on ancient techniques passed down through time to sustain their families and communities. Bill Harvey himself was no stranger to hard work and dedication. At 58 years old when captured by either Herbert Hughes or John Charles Burrow's lens, his weather-beaten face tells tales of countless hours spent battling unpredictable tides and braving tempestuous seas. His presence in this photograph serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of Cornish fishing industry. This evocative image transports us back to an era when lobster pots were not just tools but symbols of livelihoods intertwined with nature's ebb and flow. As we gaze upon it today at Royal Cornwall Museum, let us pay homage to those who shaped our coastal heritage while cherishing our connection with the sea that sustains us all.
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