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Biggie Long
Robert Charles “Biggie” Long, a prominent citizen from Princess Anne in Somerset County, active in Maryland politics, had a cannery at Westover. He processed large acreages of tomatoes every year. Here he examines the latest crop and strikes a deal…
Butter Mold and Paddles
Photograph of (left to right) butter paddle, an oil lamp, butter mold, butter paddles, sitting on top of a bread box on display at the Nabb Research Center
Captain John Smith
Image of Captain John Smith
Clam Farmers
Photograph of clam farmers. Chincoteague watermen have a developed maricultural and can harvest clams on order. The smallest specimens are sold for eating on the half-shell, the middle-sized for restaurant chowder. The largest go into manufactured…
Cooking Implements for Fireplace
Photograph of (left to right) Fireplace Kettler, strainer spoon, fireplace kettle, andiron: used to hold the wood in a fire, trivet: used to hold pot or kettle on display at Nabb Research Center
Cornfield
A study in early summer on the back road from Salisbury to Delmar.
Crab Floats
These are old-fashioned crab floats on Smith Island. The production of soft crabs has changed very little over the years. Covered tanks on land and often under shelter have replaced traditional floats and made harvesting somewhat easier.
Crabs In Holding Pen
Photograph of crabs in holding pen