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Wreck of "DL Harper" Oil tanker
Wreck of "DL Harper", en route from Venezuela to Hamburg, mountted Mulvin Rock (Crane Rocks, Caertillion Cove. First off were 5 passengers including mother and baby. Lifeboat lifted 38 crew the next morning. Ship was repaired and was sailing till…
Couple in Orangery
Vicar standing wearing his Dog collar. A hat adorns his head which complements his long black coat.
Sitting in front, possibly his wife who is dressed smartly, werindg a very ornate hat, her dress is black, she also has a fur muff .
Sitting in front, possibly his wife who is dressed smartly, werindg a very ornate hat, her dress is black, she also has a fur muff .
Man in Bowler hat.
This image shows an older man sporting a long white beard. He wears an off white 3 piece suit all topped off with a bowler hat. On his left hand is worn a glove, possibly hiding an injury.
Behind is a display of Daisies.
Behind is a display of Daisies.
Tags: Personal life, Portrait
Portrait of a lady
The image shoes a lady wearing a black dress, she is sitting on a chair leaning against a side cabinet.
Tags: 1891-1910, Personal life, Portrait
Family portrait
This image shows a large family with several generations together.
All are smartly dressed but there are no clues to the occasion or who these people are.
All are smartly dressed but there are no clues to the occasion or who these people are.
Industrial scene
This image shows a workplace where wooden casks or barrels were manufactured. The eleven workers were known as Coopers. These casks were used to hold both dry and wet goods.
Casks like these were used locally in Newlyn to pack 'Cornish…
Casks like these were used locally in Newlyn to pack 'Cornish…
Tags: Crafts and trades, Working life
Portrait of a Lady
The image shows a lady in a grey/black dress sitting beside a tall plant holder
Tags: 1891-1910, Personal life, Portrait
Family Portrait
This image shows what is possibly a mother and 4 daughters all dressed in black. They may be in mourning for a lost husband and father who was lost in the great war of 1914-1918
The costume suggests a date of around 1900.
The costume suggests a date of around 1900.
Tags: 1891-1910, Personal life, Portrait
Porthleven
A view from Porthleven looking out towards Mounts Bay. There are two sail fishing boats at anchor. One fisherman is climbing aboard the rearmost boat which has a punt attached to the stern. Another punt can be seen in the foreground. These small…
Tags: Fishing (commercial), Working life
'Clay Country'
The image shows a group of 10 workers standing outside the 'Driers' in the China clay producing area. Close by is a horse and 2 wheeled cart. In the middle ground can be seen part of a waterwheel.
Behind this scene can be seen the spoil heaps from…
Behind this scene can be seen the spoil heaps from…
Tags: Mining and quarrying, Working life
China Clay areaa
This image was taken in the St Austell/ Par 'Clay Country' area
In the foreground stands a worker standing on a plank holding a pole possibly to keep the waterway clear. Behind him is a large tripod which would have been used for heavy lifting.…
In the foreground stands a worker standing on a plank holding a pole possibly to keep the waterway clear. Behind him is a large tripod which would have been used for heavy lifting.…
Tags: Mining and quarrying, Working life
