Fruiterers Collection

Trays of dried apricots for sale in an outdoor market, near Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Trays of dried apricots for sale in an outdoor market

M. Harris and Sons Advertisement
An advertisement for M. Harris & Sons, who boast a large stock of antique furniture and art, showcasing a carved Fruiterer's company master's chair of the Chippendale period. Date: circa 1917

Types of poultry for the table (photo)
6007700 Types of poultry for the table (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Types of poultry for the table)

Some rarer fruits (photo)
6007712 Some rarer fruits (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some rarer fruits)

A modern interior (photo)
6007697 A modern interior (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A modern interior)

Produce of the Sun: Peaches, 1892 (oil on canvas)
XIR316639 Produce of the Sun: Peaches, 1892 (oil on canvas) by Gorguet, A.F. (1862-1927) & Bonnencontre, E.de (1862-p.1900); Musee du Petit Palais, Paris

An effective method of displaying vegetables (photo)
6007701 An effective method of displaying vegetables (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An effective method of displaying vegetables)

Trade card, H Humphreys (engraving)
732133 Trade card, H Humphreys (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card, H Humphreys, fishmonger and fruiterer, 3 Shop Market Hall)

Typical first-class window display (photo)
6007698 Typical first-class window display (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Typical first-class window display)

Presentation baskets of fruit and flowers (photo)
6007710 Presentation baskets of fruit and flowers (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Presentation baskets of fruit and flowers)

Bouquets and wreaths (photo)
6007704 Bouquets and wreaths (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bouquets and wreaths)

H Humphrys, Fishmonger and Fruiterer, trade card (engraving)
731529 H Humphrys, Fishmonger and Fruiterer, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: H Humphrys, Fishmonger and Fruiterer, trade card)

A high-class floral window (photo)
6007695 A high-class floral window (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A high-class floral window)

Table decoration (photo)
6007703 Table decoration (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Table decoration)

Practical points to watch when dressing a window (b / w photo)
6007708 Practical points to watch when dressing a window (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Practical points to watch when dressing a window)

Closed shop front with outside display (photo)
6007699 Closed shop front with outside display (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Closed shop front with outside display)

Practical points to watch when dressing a window (b / w photo)
6007706 Practical points to watch when dressing a window (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Practical points to watch when dressing a window)

Some rarer vegetables (photo)
6007702 Some rarer vegetables (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some rarer vegetables)

A typical display for an open-fronted shop (photo)
6007696 A typical display for an open-fronted shop (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A typical display for an open-fronted shop)

Rose hips for sale in an outdoor market, near Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Rose hips for sale in an outdoor market

Advertisement for John Bovill and Sons, Fruit, Vegetable and Flower Merchant, Castlefolds Market, 1939
Image from The City of Sheffield Commercial Handbook and Illustrated Guide, 1939 (Local Studies 914.274 S)

Social / Barefoot Boy 1870
A street boy gazes longingly at a fruiterers window display Date: circa 1870

Fruiterers Sports Day, Crystal Palace, London

Housewife and Pooch
An attractive housewife does a spot of window shopping outside the fruiterers, while her bored pooch waits for her. Date: 1960s

Half-Timbered Houses
Fine Tudor half-timbered shops and houses on High Bridge, Lincoln, built on a ribbed Norman arch, c.1160. The dark vault under the bridge is the Glory Hole

Fruiterers Arms, Hartlebury, Worcestershire. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

Hand pump at the Fruiterers Arms, Hartlebury
Operating a hand pump at the Fruiterers Arms, Hartlebury, Worcestershire. Photograph by Norman Synge Waller Budd

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Step into the world of fruiterers, where vibrant colors and tantalizing aromas fill the air. M. Harris and Sons Advertisement takes us back in time to a bustling marketplace, showcasing an array of fresh fruits and vegetables that would make any mouth water. Meanwhile, John Bovill and Sons entices customers with their wide selection of produce at Castlefolds Market in 1939. Traveling further afield, we find ourselves near Samarkand, Uzbekistan, surrounded by trays of dried apricots for sale in an outdoor market. The rich history and exotic flavors transport us to distant lands. In contrast to these rustic scenes is Social/Barefoot Boy 1870 – a charming depiction of a young boy enjoying nature's bounty amidst lush greenery. It serves as a reminder that even simple pleasures can be found among the abundance offered by fruiterers. Poultry lovers rejoice as we explore various types of poultry for the table; succulent meats ready to be cooked into delectable dishes. And let's not forget about those rarer fruits that grace our tables – their unique tastes adding excitement to our palates. Stepping into a modern interior adorned with sleek displays showcases how they have evolved over time while still maintaining their commitment to quality produce. H Humphreys' trade card captures this essence beautifully through intricate engravings. The artistry continues with "Produce of the Sun: Peaches" – an oil on canvas masterpiece from 1892 that immortalizes the lusciousness of peaches through vivid brushstrokes. This painting reminds us why fruit is often referred to as nature's candy. An effective method of displaying vegetables catches our eye in another photograph - each vegetable meticulously arranged like artwork itself, enticing customers with its beauty before they even taste its freshness. A typical first-class window display beckons passersby with its carefully curated assortment - a feast for the eyes that promises an equally delightful culinary experience.