Fishing in a catboat in Great South Bay, Long Island, 1871, painted by Junius Brutus Stearns

This image of fishing in a catboat in Great South Bay, Long Island, 1871, painted by Junius Brutus Stearns, is rare because it includes women. The colorful clothing of the tourists distinguishes them from their soberly attired guide at the helm. Images courtesy New-York Historical Society.

Originally from: Eye on the Coast – Maine Boats and Harbors