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Fisherman's hands, Seattle, 1953
Order an ImagePhotographer Josef Scaylea (1913-2004) worked for 35 years as chief photographer for the Seattle Times, winning over 1000 awards for his photographs highlighting the scenery and people in the Pacific Northwest. He donated a collection of his photographs and photography equipment to MOHAI in 1993.
Scaylea often photographed fisherman, and said of this photo, "No central casting here. Honest, rough working hands produced by a lifetime of cold hard work at sea."
Handwritten on image: Josef Scaylea.
Handwritten on verso: 1953. Fishermans Hands, Salmon Bay Terminal, Seattle. No central casting here. Honest, rough working hands produced by a lifetime of cold hard work at sea.
Scaylea often photographed fisherman, and said of this photo, "No central casting here. Honest, rough working hands produced by a lifetime of cold hard work at sea."
Handwritten on image: Josef Scaylea.
Handwritten on verso: 1953. Fishermans Hands, Salmon Bay Terminal, Seattle. No central casting here. Honest, rough working hands produced by a lifetime of cold hard work at sea.
ID Number: Lib1993.20.154
Date: 1953
Creator(s):
Scaylea, Josef, Photographer
Physical Description: 1 photographic print : b&w ; 20 x 16 in.
Credit: MOHAI, Josef Scaylea Collection, Lib1993.20.154
Copyright: All Rights Reserved
Subjects:
Fish and Fishing