28400b. (cabinet photo) Blackfish Ashore at Blackfish Creek, South Wellfleet. November 17th, 1884.
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28400b. (cabinet photo) Blackfish Ashore at Blackfish Creek, South Wellfleet. November 17th, 1884.
28400b. (cabinet photo) Blackfish Ashore at Blackfish Creek, South Wellfleet. November 17th, 1884. Large 4 ½” x 7” cabinet view is by Nickerson Photographer, Provincetown, and provides an unusually close, clear view of hundreds of Blackfish on the beach in Wellfleet as workers work to harvest their bounty for processing. On the back is a printed label by the photographer, noting: “Blackfish. Monster Visitors From the Briny Deep. Provincetown, Truro and Wellfleet. The capture of fifteen hundred of these fish at Blackfish Creek, South Wellfleet, Nov. 17th, 1884, by the people of Provincetown, Truro and Wellfleet, was one of the most exciting scenes in the annals of the coast fishery. These fish were attracted to our shores by the large quantity of squid and herring on which they feed. They are very valuable for the fine oil they make for use on watches and other delicate machinery. It is estimated that the number captured were worth about $25,000. Some of them weighing two tons apiece.” View is clear, just a bit of soiling and one bright spot. Overall a very good view. (VG-). $125.