Newhaven Fishwives 1843 - 1847

"Newhaven Fishwives" is a calotype photograph by the Scottish partnership of David Octavius Hill and Robert Adamson, created between 1843 and 1847. The image captures a group of women, likely fishwives, in Newhaven, Scotland. The photograph's soft focus and subtle tonal variations are characteristic of the calotype process. Hill and Adamson were pioneers of early photography, documenting everyday life and social conditions with a focus on realism. This particular image provides a glimpse into the lives of working-class women in 19th century Scotland, offering a historical document of their labor and community.