Fishermen arriving at Fish Beach, Monhegan, ca. 1898

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Fishermen in dories arrive at Fish Beach on Monhegan, while a visitor (possibly an artist) awaits them holding an early film camera. Structures seen in the background include a side wall of William Studley's Fish House, Trefethren Store attached to George Trefethren's Fish House, and a corner of the Horn Fish House (1781).

The photograph is by marine artist Eric Hudson who was born in Boston and educated at Chauncey-Hall. He moved to Monhegan Island in 1898 and began photographing and painting all aspects of Island life.



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  • Title: Fishermen arriving at Fish Beach, Monhegan, ca. 1898
  • Creator: Eric Hudson
  • Creation Date: circa 1898
  • Subject Date: circa 1898
  • Location: Monhegan, Lincoln County, ME
  • Media: Glass Negative
  • Local Code: 98.85.1.50
  • Object Type: Image

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