Fishermen - A Happy Corner
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Fishermen - A Happy Corner
A Happy Old Salt playing the accordion to a young child, whilst a younger sailor sits with a model sailing ship. Another fisherman and his wife and an elderly nanny complete the scene. Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 11552482
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Accordion Corner Fisherman Fishermen Instrument Nanny Player Sailors Salt Shanty Singer Singing Sings Squeezebox Waders Musical
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A Happy Corner: Fishermen's Musical Gathering, Circa 1910s This charming photograph captures a heartwarming moment of camaraderie and joy among a group of fishermen and their loved ones in what appears to be a cozy German home. At the center of the scene, an old salt plays a lively tune on his accordion for a young child. His weathered face, creased with the lines of time and the elements, is a testament to a life spent at sea. The accordion, a popular instrument among sailors, adds to the nautical atmosphere of the scene. A younger sailor, dressed in a crisp suit, sits next to the child, his eyes fixed on the model sailing ship in front of him. The intricately detailed vessel, with its sails billowing in the imaginary wind, seems to transport him back to the open sea. The fisherman's wife, dressed in a traditional German apron, smiles warmly at the scene, while an elderly nanny looks on with a gentle expression. The scene exudes a sense of history and tradition, with the fishermen's waders and nautical attire adding to the authenticity. The interior of the room, with its wooden beams and rustic decor, further emphasizes the rustic charm of the moment. The fishermen's musical gathering is a reminder of the importance of community and the simple pleasures of life, even in the most humble of settings.
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