Old Photograph Fishwives With Creels Auchmithie Scotland

Old photograph of fishwives with creels under the cliffs in Auchmithie, Angus, Scotland. These women often carried heavy, hand woven willow or cane " creels " strapped to their backs. When fully loaded with fish, crabs, and bait, a creel could weigh up to eight stone.


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