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Douglas (Edinburgh) 
Newhaven Fishwife (detail) 
1870 (ca) 
  
Carte de visite, detail 
Christopher Wahren Fine Photographs 
Christopher Wahren Fine Photographs - Auction (Skylight Gallery Catalog 28,April 30, 2009, #37) 
  
 
LL/32294 
  
A Newhaven fish seller vending her wares in front of an elaborate studio backdrop, by Douglas, Edinburgh. Card imprinted front "Newhaven Fishwife / Douglas / Edinburgh." Reverse blank.
 
The painting of the background in this image blends well with the sitters to create the picture of a housewife or maid negotiating for the purchase of fish fresh from the day's catch. She regards the large fish resting on her plate with a critical eye, as the fish-seller holds another. (Christopher Wahren) 
 
 
  
 
  
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