Group of Fisherwomen, Fishing Quarter, St Andrews

Category

Library Item

Item no

3590

Title

Group of fisherwomen, fishing quarter, St Andrews

Description

A group of fisherwomen and children are sitting on the road and pavement outside houses in St Andrews, Fife. The women wear bonnets and some have baskets. The houses have stairs on the outside.

Artist / maker

Hill, David Octavius

Date

1847

Size

14.4 x 19.9 cm

Type

Salted paper print

Location

Edinburgh and Scottish Collection

St Andrews is located on the east coast of Fife. It is home to the oldest university in Scotland. It is also notable for its 12th century cathedral, a ruin since the reformation, and its 13th century castle.

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Homes > Residential buildings > Houses

People > Adults > Women

People > Agriculture and fisheries > Fisherwomen

Places > Scotland > Fife

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