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[St. Pierre et Miquelon Caplin] Page 48 of Fish; from collection of Canadian albums compiled by Edith S. Watson, 1890s-1930s [a blank page before this needs a record here, and is acrually page 48]
[St. Pierre et Miquelon Caplin] Page 48 of Fish; from collection of Canadian albums compiled by Edith S. Watson, 1890s-1930s [a blank page before this needs a record here, and is acrually page 48]

[St. Pierre et Miquelon Caplin] Page 48 of Fish; from collection of Canadian albums compiled by Edith S. Watson, 1890s-1930s [a blank page before this needs a record here, and is acrually page 48]

Creator Edith Sara Watson (American, 1861 - 1943)
Date1890s-1930s
Mediumalbum page with two gelatin silver prints
DimensionsImage A: 14.8 x 22 cm; Image B: 12.5 x 12 cm
Credit LineFrances Rooney Collection. Purchase, with funds generously donated by Martha LA McCain, 2018
Object number2018/3589.48
LocationNot currently on display

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[Fishing culture in Nfld and St. Pierre et Miquelon]. Page 19 of Fish; from collection of Canadian albums compiled by Edith S. Watson, 1890s-1930s
[Fishing culture in Nfld and St. Pierre et Miquelon]. Page 19 of Fish; from collection of Canadian albums compiled by Edith S. Watson, 1890s-1930s
Edith Sara Watson
1890s-1930s
Page
Image Not Available for The work of drying the caplin is carried on largely by women in St. Pierre et Miquelon. Print from Fish; from collection of Canadian albums compiled by Edith S. Watson, 1890s-1930s
The work of drying the caplin is carried on largely by women in St. Pierre et Miquelon. Print from Fish; from collection of Canadian albums compiled by Edith S. Watson, 1890s-1930s
Edith Sara Watson
1890s-1930s
Photograph
"Un, deux, trois" -- the fish wife [illeg.] counting the fish as they go down into the hold, Isle aux Chien, St. Pierre et Miquelon. Page 47 of Fish; from collection of Canadian albums compiled by Edith S. Watson, 1890s-1930s
"Un, deux, trois" -- the fish wife [illeg.] counting the fish as they go down into the hold, Isle aux Chien, St. Pierre et Miquelon. Page 47 of Fish; from collection of Canadian albums compiled by Edith S. Watson, 1890s-1930s
Edith Sara Watson
1890s-1930s
Page
A reliable hand at the fish is "Jeanne"! In St. Pierre et Miquelon. Page 44 of Fish; from collection of Canadian albums compiled by Edith S. Watson, 1890s-1930s
A reliable hand at the fish is "Jeanne"! In St. Pierre et Miquelon. Page 44 of Fish; from collection of Canadian albums compiled by Edith S. Watson, 1890s-1930s
Edith Sara Watson
1890s-1930s
Page
Loading a French [trolley?] with fish, for across Isle aux Chien, St. Pierre et Miquelon. Page 46 of Fish; from collection of Canadian albums compiled by Edith S. Watson, 1890s-1930s
Loading a French [trolley?] with fish, for across Isle aux Chien, St. Pierre et Miquelon. Page 46 of Fish; from collection of Canadian albums compiled by Edith S. Watson, 1890s-1930s
Edith Sara Watson
1890s-1930s
Page
Image Not Available for French fishermen splitting fish, in St. Pierre et Miquelon. Print from Fish; from collection of Canadian albums compiled by Edith S. Watson, 1890s-1930s
French fishermen splitting fish, in St. Pierre et Miquelon. Print from Fish; from collection of Canadian albums compiled by Edith S. Watson, 1890s-1930s
Edith Sara Watson
1890s-1930s
Photograph
Image Not Available for St. Pierre is noted for its caplin, a small fish very much in favor in Paris cafés restaurants. Print from Fish; from collection of Canadian albums compiled by Edith S. Watson, 1890s-1930s
St. Pierre is noted for its caplin, a small fish very much in favor in Paris cafés restaurants. Print from Fish; from collection of Canadian albums compiled by Edith S. Watson, 1890s-1930s
Edith Sara Watson
1890s-1930s
Photograph
The ferry man in the doorway of the ferry house in St. Francois, Que. Page 25 of The Abenaki; from collection of Canadian albums compiled by Edith S. Watson, 1890s-1930s [a record for the blank page before this record should be added]
The ferry man in the doorway of the ferry house in St. Francois, Que. Page 25 of The Abenaki; from collection of Canadian albums compiled by Edith S. Watson, 1890s-1930s [a record for the blank page before this record should be added]
Edith Sara Watson
1890s-1930s
Page
Treading out oats in the good old way, Yamaska, Que. Page 39 of The Abenaki; from collection of Canadian albums compiled by Edith S. Watson, 1890s-1930s [the blank page before should have a record]
Treading out oats in the good old way, Yamaska, Que. Page 39 of The Abenaki; from collection of Canadian albums compiled by Edith S. Watson, 1890s-1930s [the blank page before should have a record]
Edith Sara Watson
1890s-1930s
Page
In Nicolet, Que. Page 37 of The Abenaki; from collection of Canadian albums compiled by Edith S. Watson, 1890s-1930s [blank page before should have a record]
In Nicolet, Que. Page 37 of The Abenaki; from collection of Canadian albums compiled by Edith S. Watson, 1890s-1930s [blank page before should have a record]
Edith Sara Watson
1890s-1930s
Page
[Ferry terminals in Yamaska and Sorel, near the Abenaki Reservation] Page 21 of The Abenaki; from collection of Canadian albums compiled by Edith S. Watson, 1890s-1930s [should be preceded by a record for the black page before this page, which is actually Page 22]
[Ferry terminals in Yamaska and Sorel, near the Abenaki Reservation] Page 21 of The Abenaki; from collection of Canadian albums compiled by Edith S. Watson, 1890s-1930s [should be preceded by a record for the black page before this page, which is actually Page 22]
Edith Sara Watson
1890s-1930s
Page
Caplin is landed from dories, mashed, and dried in the sun on wire frames, and when ready is shipped to France. "Bonjour", Madame! Page 49 of Fish; from collection of Canadian albums compiled by Edith S. Watson, 1890s-1930s
Caplin is landed from dories, mashed, and dried in the sun on wire frames, and when ready is shipped to France. "Bonjour", Madame! Page 49 of Fish; from collection of Canadian albums compiled by Edith S. Watson, 1890s-1930s
Edith Sara Watson
1890s-1930s
Page
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