Trap-laden dory, Monhegan, ca. 1900

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Trap-laden dory, Monhegan, ca. 1900

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Description

A man rowed his heavily loaded dory out to set traps. These traps were made of oak and were very heavy. It required great skill and balance to successfully set the traps.

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About This Item

  • Title: Trap-laden dory, Monhegan, ca. 1900
  • Creator: Edward T. Knowlton
  • Creation Date: circa 1900
  • Subject Date: circa 1900
  • Location: Monhegan, Lincoln County, ME
  • Media: Photographic print
  • Dimensions: 10 cm x 7.5 cm
  • Local Code: 1067.64
  • Object Type: Image

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Monhegan Museum
1 Lighthouse Hill, Monhegan, ME 04852
(207) 596-7003
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