Opening: $40 Hammer Price: $40 SOLD Skylight Gallery 28 April 2009

Rich CDV -format albumen print ca. 1870 showing a New Haven fish seller vending her wares in front of an elaborate studio backdrop, by Douglas, Edinburgh. Card imprinted front "Newhaven Fishwife / Douglas / Edinburg." Reverse blank.   ( Inventory# ic409 )

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.

In excellent condition with rich tones.

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