Mercantile Collection (#3)

New Dock, Wapping, 1808 (hand-coloured aquatint)
XYC291027 New Dock, Wapping, 1808 (hand-coloured aquatint) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); 51.4x84.5 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

West India Trade Docks, from Six Views of the London Docks, 1802 (coloured
XYC270911 West India Trade Docks, from Six Views of the London Docks, 1802 (coloured aquatint) by Daniell, William (1769-1837); 46.4x80 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Arrival of Queen Elizabeth I at Nonesuch Palace and men and women from Tudor society
XJF105365 Arrival of Queen Elizabeth I at Nonesuch Palace and men and women from Tudor society, 1582 (engraving) by Hoefnagel

An Extensive View of the Oxford Races, Charles Turner, 1774-1857, British

SHEET MUSIC: BASEBALL. Sheet music cover for Home Run Quick Step, by John Zebley, Jr. dedicated to the members of the Mercantile Baseball Club of Philadelphia. Lithograph, c1861

WORLD WAR I: SUBMARINE. Surrendered German Mercantile Submarine on its way to be interned at Harwich Harbor, England. Photograph, c1918

Exchange Interior
3rd May 1920: Inside the Baltic Mercantile and Shipping Exchange. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Town Clock Store
A town clock store in Salt Lake City, Utah, run by S. Cooper & Brother for Zions Co-operative Mercantile Institution, circa 1870

Mercantile Houses near Osaka Shosen Building, Kobe, Japan
Large Mercantile Houses near Osaka Shosen Building, Kobe, Japan. Date: 1922

Saigon, Vietnam - A Chetty
An Indian Chetty merchant (or Chettiar) in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), Vietnam. Chetty is a title used by various mercantile castes in South India especially in Tamil Nadu

USA, New York, New York City, Manhattan: Tribeca, Loft Buildings & New York Mercantile Exchange Building (b.1884) Harrison Street

Picture No. 10897101
Rhyolite Mercantile is a former general store in the ghost town of Rhyolite Date:

Flamsteed House in Greenwich Park, London, designed by Christopher Wren on the orders of Charles II as an Observatory. At this date the problem of finding longitude at sea was unsolved

French Naval League for the development of the navy and the mercantile marines
WORLD WAR I: FRENCH POSTER. French Naval League for the development of the navy and the mercantile marines. French lithograph poster, 1918

Parlour of a foreign mercantile house in Yokohama. Japanese triptych(?) print (left and right panels only) shows residents dining and listening to music at a foreign settlement house in Yokohama

Foreigners in Yokohama draw up contract in mercantile house. Japanese print shows a Dutch man and a German man drawing up a contract in a mercantile house in Yokohama, Japan. Date 1861

Banquet at a foreign mercantile house in Yokohama. Japanese print shows an English merchant seated at a table and being waited on by a Chinese man

Foreign mercantile house in Yokohama. Japanese triptych print shows Japanese women (geishas and courtesans) entertaining residents at a foreign settlement house in Yokohama, Japan. Date 1861

Home run quick step - respectfully dedicated to the members of the Mercantile Baseball Club of Philadelphia by John Zebley, Jr

Marshall, Field Store
This Chicago store, with fronts on State, Washington, Randolph and Wabash streets, claims to be the largest retail mercantile store in the world

Singapore Harbour Scene
Where the East sits down and waits for the West to come and barter - then as now, Singapore is a busy, bustling commercial city depending on mercantile trade

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"Exploring the Mercantile World: From Historic Trials to Trade Routes" Step back in time to July 1852, as we witness the Trial of Anchors at the Royal Dockyard in Sheerness. The bustling scene showcases the maritime industry's dedication to innovation and improvement. In another captivating glimpse into history, a Spithead panorama reveals an impressive display of ships on the south side. Flags & Funnels flutter proudly, representing different nations and their mercantile prowess. Traveling further inland, we find ourselves at Albert Docks in Liverpool. This iconic location serves as a hub for trade and commerce, connecting merchants from around the world. Delving even deeper into history, a pair of six-panel screens from early 17th century Japan depicts Southern Barbarians Come to Trade. Ink strokes beautifully capture this significant moment when cultures collided through mercantile exchange. Fast forward to modern times; mountain bikers fearlessly head into Polebridge while riding on the Great Divide Route in Montana. Even amidst nature's grandeur, commerce finds its way through adventurous spirits seeking new experiences. Venturing across borders brings us to Danzig's vibrant harbor—a testament to centuries of international trade that has shaped this coastal city's identity. Ocean Liners take center stage with four stock certificates showcasing their significance within global commerce. These majestic vessels connected continents and facilitated economic growth on an unprecedented scale. The tragic tale of RMS Titanic unfolds through two insurance company letters—reminders that even monumental feats can be marred by unforeseen circumstances. Yet it is these stories that remind us how deeply intertwined mercantilism is with human history. White Star Line emerges once again—this time through a company share certificate and Buffalo china dinner plate—an embodiment of luxury travel during its era and symbols of opulence sought after by discerning patrons worldwide.