Commerce Collection (page 5)

USA, Maine, Harpswell. Lobster buoys hang on fish shack on Bailey Island

NORSEMEN AND NATIVE AMERICANS. Norsemen trading with Native Americans on the east cost of North America, early 11th century A.D. Wood engraving, American, 1846

GLASSBLOWING, 18th CENTURY. The glassmaker begins to blow the glass after the second heat. Copper engraving, French, 18th century

Petticoat Lane, London - View down the market
Petticoat Lane, London - a long shot. A street clothes market on Wentworth Street and Middlesex Street. Secondhand clothes

Petticoat Lane, London - Birds eye view
Birds eye view of stalls on Petticoat Lane, London. A street clothes market on Wentworth Street and Middlesex Street. Secondhand clothes

Danish Businessmen
Danish businessmen in Copenhagens stock exchange look pretty much like businessmen anywhere else. Date: 1888

BOOKKEEPER, 16TH CENTURY. The keeper of accounts in a large merchants house: woodcut, German, 16th century

PISSARRO: MARKET, 1898. Camille Pissarro: Old Market at Rouen. Oil on canvas, 1898

Brandywine Creek industry, Delaware, 1800s
Old mills along Brandywine Creek, Delaware, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Loggers with an ordinary haul on an ox-drawn sledge, Minnesota, 1890s. Hand-colored halftone of a 19th-century photograph

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Jamaicans bringing their produce to market, circa 1890. Hand-colored halftone illustration of a 19th-century illustration

Southwest, American Indian art & handicrafts. Classic Navajo bead work necklaces. Property release

INCOME TAX 1940 / 1
A letter asking for income tax to be paid

A traditional tea shop on Qinghefang Old Street in Wushan district of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, Asia

Worry dolls, Panajachel, Lake Atitlan, Guatemala, Central America

Cruiser Olympia at Penns Landing, Waterfront District, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America, North America

Carpet shop, Kapali Carsi, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Sacks of nuts and lentils in the Spice Souk, Deira, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Middle East

Clothing on sale, Bangkok, Thailand, Asia

Colourful Ethiopian souvenirs for sales in Lalibela, Lalibela, Ethiopia, Africa

Camel relaxes after carrying watermelons to the town of Ghinda, Eritrea, Africa

Bicycle with flowers in basket, Havana Centro, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

The Bird Market, Hong Lok Street, Mongkok, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China

Marche des Artisans (Artisans market), Djembe, Bamako, Mali, Africa

Hard Boss Scolds Clerk
I have no more time ro spare, said Mr Goldie. " You came late to begin with." ; a hard boss scolds his elderly employee, who has filled the bin with paper

Broker and Ticker-Tape
An American stockbroker receives market information on ticker-tape by the electric telegraph

London City / Midland Bank
A queue at the counter of the London City and Midland Bank, Ludgate Hill

London Stock Exchange
An interior view of the busy London Stock Exchange

A Map of the Union of South Africa, 1931 (colour litho)
1198400 A Map of the Union of South Africa, 1931 (colour litho) by Gill, Leslie MacDonald (Max) (1884-1947); 102x153 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gill)

Salthouse Dock, Liverpool (b / w photo)
983373 Salthouse Dock, Liverpool (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salthouse Dock)

Southern Barbarians Come to Trade, pair of six-panel screens, early 17th century (ink
1152501 Southern Barbarians Come to Trade, pair of six-panel screens, early 17th century (ink, colour, gold & gold leaf on paper) (see also 1152500) by Kano Naizen (1570-1616) (attr)

On the Quai, Audierne (oil on canvas)
615850 On the Quai, Audierne (oil on canvas) by Legout-Gerard, Fernand (1856-1924); 47x55.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Founding of the Bank of England - proposed by William Paterson, the Bank of England was formed with Sir John Houblon as its first Governor, initially located in Mercers Hall. Date: 1694

Ancient Rome: Selling and manufacturing books, 1866 (coloured engraving)
XEE702503 Ancient Rome: Selling and manufacturing books, 1866 (coloured engraving) by Leutemann, Heinrich (1824-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Fair of Beaucaire and a view of Tarascon (coloured engraving)
695017 The Fair of Beaucaire and a view of Tarascon (coloured engraving) by Basset, Paul Andre(fl. 1750-85); 31.7 x 47.1 cm; Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Perfumers, Sangwine, trade card (engraving)
983967 Perfumers, Sangwine, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perfumers, Sangwine, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Isometric View of the New Metropolitan Cattle Market, 1855 (colour litho)
XCF276461 Isometric View of the New Metropolitan Cattle Market, 1855 (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Copenhagen Fields; Caledonian Market; ); English

CURB STOCK BROKERS, c1916. Stock brokers trading on the New York Curb Association market, with brokers and clients signaling from street to offices. Photograph, c1916

IBM Corporation Building. ca. 1937, Endicott, New York, USA, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE CORPORATION, ENDICOTT, N. Y
IBM Corporation Building. ca. 1937, Endicott, New York, USA, INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINE CORPORATION, ENDICOTT, N.Y

Neon Sign Outside Pioneer Club. ca. 1951, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, The largest mechanical neon sign in the world. The Howdy Podner of Las Vegas greets the visitor to the famous Pioneer Club complete

Map of Bergen in 16th c. Engraving. FRANCE. Paris. National Library

NEWFOUNDLAND FISHERY, 1738. Fishing for, curing and drying codfish in Newfoundland. Color English engraving, 1738

Bank of England Old Lady
Old lady of Threadneedle Street, holding onto a Bank Stock(ing) of reserve, berates the rash speculators

Bank of England Founded
Proposed by William Paterson, the Bank of England is formed with Sir John Houblon its first Governor, initially located in Mercers Hall, then in Grocers Hall till 1734

Ms. Lat 209 fol. 11r The Professions, from De Sphaera (vellum)
XIR308310 Ms. Lat 209 fol.11r The Professions, from De Sphaera (vellum) by De Predis, Cristoforo (1440/45-86) (attributed to); Biblioteca Estense, Modena

Hot Bread Every Evening; sign in bakery window; Paris; France

Can Tho Market, Mekong Delta, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Loofahs and sponges shaped like baguettes and bread in the Saturday market, Ceret, France, Europe

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Commerce, the lifeblood of economies and the driving force behind global trade. From its humble beginnings to its towering heights, it has shaped societies and transformed nations. In 1450s Europe, Johannes Gutenberg's revolutionary printing press sparked a new era by making books more accessible to the masses. Ideas spread like wildfire, fueling intellectual growth and challenging established norms. Fast forward to 1850s England, where coal mines dotted the landscape. The mining industry boomed as demand for this vital resource skyrocketed during the Industrial Revolution. Commerce thrived on the back of hardworking miners who risked their lives in pursuit of progress. The capitalist pyramid loomed large in American society in 1911. An iconic socialist poster depicted this structure, highlighting how wealth concentrated at the top while workers struggled below. It served as a stark reminder that commerce could be both empowering and exploitative. The Great Depression struck Wall Street with devastating force in 1929. The crash shattered dreams and wiped out fortunes overnight, leaving an indelible mark on history. Yet from these ashes rose resilience and innovation as governments sought ways to rebuild shattered economies. Across continents and cultures, street scenes tell tales of vibrant marketplaces brimming with activity. Hoi An's bustling streets in Vietnam showcase Southeast Asia's rich trading heritage while Vucciria Market in Palermo captures Sicily's vibrant spirit through colorful stalls selling local delicacies. Advertisements have long been integral to commerce's narrative - enticing consumers with promises of quality products or services since time immemorial. A vintage linoleum ad showcases manufacturers' creativity while a Singer sewing machine ad from the 1890s speaks volumes about technological advancements shaping industries. Christmas markets evoke a sense of joyous celebration intertwined with commercialism - none more so than Frankfurt's Romerberg market in Germany. Here, centuries-old traditions blend seamlessly with modern consumerism as locals and tourists alike revel amidst twinkling lights and festive cheer.