Commerce Collection (page 6)

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

Sound Car for Oertel Brewing Company. ca. 1935, Louisville, Kentucky, USA, THE MOST MAGNIFICENT SOUND CAR IN THE WORLD The spectacular sound car shown on the face of this post card is used by

Rail Share Certificate
NEW YORK, NEW HAVEN AND HARTFORD RAILWAY COMPANY stock certificate Date: 1906

MSC Brasilia, Container Ship

NYC: CENTRAL PARK, 1866. The statue of Commerce in Central Park, New York. American engraving, 1866

NY STOCK EXCHANGE, 1850. Steel engraving, 1850

SWEDISH COLONISTS & NATIVE AMERICANS. Swedish colonists trading with Delaware Native Americans at New Sweden, Delaware. Line engraving, Swedish, 1702

FINANCIAL CENTER, c1920. Crowd of men involved in curb exchange trading on Broad Street, New York City. Photograph, c1920

Steamship harbour at Algiers - the wine export section
The steamship harbour at Algiers - the wine export section. Thousands of barrels of wine awaiting transportation to Europe

Grannie Typist
88-year-old Mrs Caroline Blore, using her own typewriter in her back garden

18th Century Taxation
Satire on the taxes with which people were burdened in the latter 18th century

An early typing pool
From the start, typing was perceived as the archetypal employment opportunity for women : this is the Typing Office of the Society for the Employment of Women

Handmade hats for sale, Plaza San Francisco, Patzcuaro, Michoacan, Mexico, North America

A dye trader offers his brightly coloured wares in a roadside stall in Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Lloyds insurance building and the Swiss Re Tower at night in London UK
Ashley Cooper / SpecialistStock

Women in conical hats at the fish market by the Thu Bon River in Hoi An, south of Danang, Vietnam, Indochina, Asia

Street market, Danang, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Chillies for sale, street market, Bangkok, Thailand

Market traders in boats selling flowers and fruit, Damnoen Saduak floating market, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Market trader in boat selling flowers and fruit, Damnoen Saduak floating market, Bangkok, Thailand, Southeast Asia, Asia

Souvenirs including models of temples and postcards for sale, Selinunte, Sicily, Italy, Mediterranean, Europe

Picked red chilli peppers laid out to dry, Rajasthan, India

Garlic for sale on the market in Cours Saleya, Nice, Alpes Maritimes, Cote d Azur, Provence, France, Europe

Colquhoun / Freeman
PATRICK COLQUHOUN Police magistrate, Scottish merchant and reformer, founder of the Glasgow Chamber of Commerce in 1783

Stock Exchange Traders
Four City traders on the London Stock Exchange compare notes

Stock Exchange - Selling
White-faced men shrieked with hoarse voices that they sold - everybody sold !

Boss and Secretary 1928
A secretary stands beside her boss, seated at a desk whose size indicates his importance

Tax Collectors 1806
Tax collectors on the doorstep

Shannon Copier
The Shannon No-chemical Letter Copier copies at the fantastic rate of forty letters a minute - whats more a juvenile may operate it. How does it work? Shannon aren t saying

Joihn Laws Scheme
Satire on John Laws Louisiana fiasco. Scots economist appointed controller-general of finances in France, he launched the disastrous Mississippi bubble

Port of New Orleans, engraved by D. G. Thompson (coloured engraving)
XIR192825 Port of New Orleans, engraved by D.G. Thompson (coloured engraving) by Waud, Alfred R. (1828-91) (after); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; American, out of copyright

The Port of Bordeaux in 1804. Merchant vessels are at anchor, being loaded and unloaded by smaller vessels. Among the cargoes being landed are timber and stone

Blyth coal staith a039506
General view of the coal staith at Blyth Power Station, Bedlington, Northumberland. View from the north west, with the frame of a coal barge in the foreground

Blyth silos DP087765
South Beach, Blyth, Northumberland. Looking east across the River Blyth towards the Alcan storage silos at North Blyth where the ship Arklow Wind is being loaded

Town Gold
Jukyong Park

Illustration by Bernard Partridge (1861-1945) in Punch, 25/06/24 - England Great Britain, English language
ICA4937230 Illustration by Bernard Partridge (1861-1945) in Punch, 25/06/24 - England Great Britain, English language, Foreign press - Stanley Baldwin (1867-1947) by Partridge

France: In a town the cooperative of QGA P Bardoz next to a bookstore, 1914
LUX4754224 France: In a town the cooperative of QGA P Bardoz next to a bookstore, 1914; (add.info.: France: In a town the cooperative of QGA P Bardoz next to a bookstore)

France, in a city of Brittany, cycle merchant poses with his cycles and the people of the village
LUX4806869 France, in a city of Brittany, cycle merchant poses with his cycles and the people of the village, 1895 - touring club de France, public service by road autonomy without scramble, scotte

1879 cartoon critical of the co-operative movement
5308584 1879 cartoon critical of the co-operative movement; (add.info.: 1879 cartoon critical of the co-operative movement)

Zoroastrianism: women parsis in a charity sale in Bombay (India) - Second half of the 19th century
CSO4985027 Zoroastrianism: women parsis in a charity sale in Bombay (India) - Second half of the 19th century -; (add.info.: Zoroastrianism)

Kiyomizu At Kioto - Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4982321 Kiyomizu At Kioto - Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Kiyomizu At Kioto - Kyoto - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024

Protesters burning 600 freight cars during the strikes at Pullman, Chicago, 1894
NWI4826799 Protesters burning 600 freight cars during the strikes at Pullman, Chicago, 1894. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Crew of a boat hunting whale with harpoons in the Arctic, 19th century. Colourful engraving of the 19th century
NWI4826671 Crew of a boat hunting whale with harpoons in the Arctic, 19th century. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Crew of a boat hunting whale with harpoons in the Arctic)

Bomb detonated in police ranks during the revolt of Haymarket Square in Chicago, USA, 1886
NWI4827634 Bomb detonated in police ranks during the revolt of Haymarket Square in Chicago, USA, 1886. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Fur merchants dealing with American Indians speaking with gestures in North America
NWI4826562 Fur merchants dealing with American Indians speaking with gestures in North America. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Blacksmith and his assistant in a forge working
NWI4826478 Blacksmith and his assistant in a forge working.; (add.info.: Blacksmith and his assistant in a forge working.); Photo © North Wind Pictures

The Pinkerton workers left the Carnegie Steel Company created by Andrew Carnegie during the strikes in the town of
NWI4826307 The Pinkerton workers left the Carnegie Steel Company created by Andrew Carnegie during the strikes in the town of Homestead, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 1892

Shah Allum, Mongol, reviews the troops of the English East India Company, 1781. Coloured engraving of the 19th century
NWI4826243 Shah Allum, Mongol, reviews the troops of the English East India Company, 1781. Coloured engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Shah Allum, Mongol)

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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.