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The Sardine Industry at Concarneau, Brittany (litho)
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The Sardine Industry at Concarneau, Brittany (litho)
1040708 The Sardine Industry at Concarneau, Brittany (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sardine Industry at Concarneau, Brittany. Illustration for The Graphic, 20 September 1902.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 22633698
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Arranging Baskets Bell Boiling Concarneau Fishing Implements Fishing Industry Fishwife Fresh Landing Line Fishing Return Sardine Waiting Summon To Fish
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The Sardine Industry at Concarneau, Brittany
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captures the essence of a bustling fishing community in 19th century France. In this lithograph print, we are transported to the shores of Concarneau where women are seen landing and arranging freshly caught sardines. The scene is filled with activity as fishwives work diligently in the factory, preparing the fish for market. The image showcases a fleet of boats returning from their fishing expeditions, signaling their arrival with the sound of bells. As they dock on the beach, baskets brimming with sardines are unloaded and brought to shore. The women waste no time in boiling and preserving these precious catches, ensuring their freshness. The sardinieres, as they were known locally, play a vital role in sustaining the thriving sardine industry in Brittany. Their expertise lies not only in handling these delicate creatures but also summoning customers to purchase their goods at market. This engraving serves as a testament to both human ingenuity and nature's abundance. It highlights how generations have relied on this industry for sustenance and economic prosperity throughout history. "The Sardine Industry at Concarneau, Brittany" invites us into an era long gone but still resonates today through its depiction of hard work and dedication towards an age-old trade that has shaped communities along France's coastline for centuries.
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