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Framed Print of The Shellfish Supplies: oyster-boats dredging off Prestonpans, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Shellfish Supplies: oyster-boats dredging off Prestonpans, [Scotland], 1862. The Scottish oyster fisheries are not cultivated. The Prestonpans or Newhaven fishermen trust entirely to the natural increase of the beds from the annual deposition of spawn. Now, nothing would be easier than for these Firth of Forth men to construct at suitable places a few artificial beds; in fact, the present excessive demand for oysters, which these men are remarkably fond of meeting, will in a short time so impoverish the breeding stock as to necessitate one or two new banks...As it requires a period of four years to grow an oyster up to marketable proportions, the beds could not be commenced too soon. They may be constructed of the simplest materials: a few boatloads of builders debris...laid down in a part of the sea that is quite clear from mud, would form an excellent foundation...Millions of oysters could be grown on such a bed as this, and the spat of the celebrated pandores might he obtained in order to have a choice breed. The oyster is so enormously prolific that if only ten in every hundred were to arrive at maturity there would be no danger of a cessation in the supply although the demand were to become fourfold what it is at present. From Illustrated London News, 1862. Heritage Images features heritage image collections. © The Print Collector/Heritage Images
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Media ID 38074721
Fisherfolk Fisherman Fishermen Fishing Boat Fishing Boats Fishing Industry Fishing Net Fishing Nets Oyster Oyster Fishing Oysters Shellfish
Modern Frame 14"x12" (36x31cm)
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Wood effect frame, card mounted, 10x8 fade resistant photo print. Overall outside dimensions 14x12 inches (36x31cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: measurements provided are estimated outer dimensions, which include both the image and the frame. While we aim to keep sizing consistent, exact dimensions may vary slightly due to differences in print size or production requirements, which may result in a variation in the overall size (up to approximately 2.5cm (1"))
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.4cm x 12.4cm (9.6" x 4.9")
Estimated Product Size is 36cm x 31cm (14.2" x 12.2")
