Gallery›Digital Commonwealth — Boston Public Library›A Day With the Ice Fisherman. Moving her rented shanty over the hole, Ruth David catches two fish within fifteen minutes. The rental of fishing shanties is quite a business in this region, although many fishermen own their own. Many shanties are equipped with tiny stoves.
A Day With the Ice Fisherman. Moving her rented shanty over the hole, Ruth David catches two fish within fifteen minutes. The rental of fishing shanties is quite a business in this region, although many fishermen own their own. Many shanties are equipped with tiny stoves.
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A Day With the Ice Fisherman. Moving her rented shanty over the hole, Ruth David catches two fish within fifteen minutes. The rental of fishing shanties is quite a business in this region, although many fishermen own their own. Many shanties are equipped with tiny stoves.

Wide World Photos, Inc. · [ca. January 1942]

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[Information from item housing] Sports: Fishing: Ice Fishing: Wire Photos

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