Fine Art Print : Baltimore, Maryland, USA - Unloading Oysters
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Baltimore, Maryland, USA - Unloading Oysters
Baltimore, Maryland, USA - Unloading Oysters. Set within an oyster shell border.. Date: 1910
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Media ID 14380057
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Baltimore Dock Fishermen Jun16 Landing Maryland Mollusc Oyster Oysters Quay Quayside Shell Shellfish Unload Unloading Unloads
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Experience the rich maritime history of Baltimore, Maryland, USA, with this stunning fine art print from Media Storehouse. Witness the hustle and bustle of the oyster industry in this captivating image from 1910, as workers unload crates filled with fresh oysters at the water's edge. Set against an intricate oyster shell border, this evocative print transports you back in time, offering a glimpse into the past through the lens of a bygone era. Perfect for adding character and charm to any space, this high-quality fine art print is available through Media Storehouse's extensive collection at Mary Evans Prints Online.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 34.2cm (21" x 13.5")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Baltimore, Maryland, USA - Unloading Oysters (1910): A captivating photograph capturing the essence of Baltimore's rich maritime history, this image showcases the labor-intensive process of unloading oysters from a boat at the quayside. Set against the backdrop of the bustling harbor, the scene is framed by an intricate border of oyster shells, a testament to the region's long-standing oyster industry. The year is 1910, and the sun casts a warm glow over the scene as fishermen, dressed in heavy workwear, carefully lift sacks of oysters from the boat and pass them down the line to their colleagues on the dock. The quay, teeming with activity, is a hive of industry, with crates and barrels stacked high, and the clatter of ropes and the creaking of wooden planks adding to the symphony of sounds that define this waterfront community. The United States, and specifically Baltimore, has a storied history with oysters. Once a staple food source for the local population, oysters were also an essential component of the city's economy. This photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, when the harbor was teeming with boats laden with the precious mollusks, and the quaysides bustled with activity as they were unloaded and prepared for distribution. The oysters, with their iridescent shells and plump, succulent flesh, were a delicacy prized not just locally but also across the nation and beyond. Today, while the industry may have evolved, the legacy of Baltimore's oyster heritage remains a source of pride and inspiration for the city and its people.
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