Peddlers Collection

Itinerant Dealers in Dustable Ware, 1796 (hand-coloured etching)
STC420687 Itinerant Dealers in Dustable Ware, 1796 (hand-coloured etching) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

A Sketch in the Streets of London, 1858. Creator: Unknown
A Sketch in the Streets of London, 1858. Engraving...from a Sketch of M. Louis Bulewski...of a very curious specimen of English nomads...We do not know how better to describe their general costume

Figures in seventeenth-century clothing, 1852. Creator: Cornelis Springer
Figures in seventeenth-century clothing, 1852. Figures including peddlers

Figures in seventeenth-century clothing, 1852. Creator: Cornelis Springer
Figures in seventeenth-century clothing, 1852. Figures including peddlers

Vodka Peddler, c.1640. Creator: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
Vodka Peddler, c.1640. Found in the Collection of the Royal Castle, Warsaw

The small Fish Market on the Corner of the Brouwersgracht and Singel, Amsterdam, 1826. Creator: Johannes Jelgerhuis
The small Fish Market on the Corner of the Brouwersgracht and Singel, Amsterdam, 1826

Mulberry Street, New York City, ca 1900. Creator: Unknown
Mulberry Street, New York City, ca 1900

Gutter toy merchant, New York City, A, c1903. Creator: Unknown
Gutter toy merchant, New York City, A, c1903

Southern fish vendor, c1903. Creator: Unknown
Southern fish vendor, c1903

Two Travelers and a Peddler. Creator: Unknown
Two Travelers and a Peddler

Sixth Street and Avenue C, New York City - Background photo for Hightstown project, 1936. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Background photo for Hightstown project. Sixth Street and Avenue C, New York City, where the Solomon family do their shopping. In the street and displayed on newspaper

Covent Garden Market, London, Christmas Eve 1846
Covent Garden Market, usually the sight of gleaming floods of colourful fruits and fine odours, but over the build up of Christmas the garment of green in which complete transformation of sprigs

The Actors Ichimura Takenojo IV and Ogino Isaburo I as firewood peddlers in the play " Niwatori Oshu Genji, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the first month, 1726, 1726

Chinese Hawkers, c. 1870 (b / w photo)
NUL239729 Chinese Hawkers, c.1870 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

The Peddlers Diamond, 1871 (pen & ink on paper)
5888947 The Peddlers Diamond, 1871 (pen & ink on paper) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915); 15.2x14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Inscribed G.W.Y. Jany. 1871. Lilliput Revels. V)

Loves Disguise (engraving)
1103704 Loves Disguise (engraving) by Solomon, Rebecca (1832-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: Loves Disguise. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Poor Poverty Poverty Stricken Family Man Woman
Untitled work showing poor London family selling goods on the street in the 19th century. After an illustration by Gustave Dore in the 1873 English edition of London: A Pilgrimage

Two peddlers at a river, print maker: Anonymous, Herman van Swanevelt, 1623 - 1705

The Peddlers, Andrea di Leone, 1635 - 1650

Village with travelers and cattle traders at inn, A. F. Bargas, 1660-1699
Village with travelers and cattle traders at inn, A.F. Bargas, 1660-1699

Mexico, portales of market, Aguas Calientes, Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942, Markets, Peddlers, Hats, Mexico, Aguascalientes (State), Aguascalientes, 1884

Street scene, City of Mexico, Jackson, William Henry, 1843-1942, Donkeys, Peddlers, Streets, Mexico, Mexico City, 1880

A crowd on a sidewalk observes street peddlers selling toys
1901: A crowd on a sidewalk observes street peddlers selling toys, near Grand Central Station in midtown Manhattan, New York City. (Photo by Edwin Levick/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Hester Street, New York in 1898
Street Scenes, Hester Street, Jewish Quarter in New York. Hester Street crowded with women shopping and push-cart peddlers. Date: 1898

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"Unveiling the Tales of Peddlers: A Journey through Time and Trade" Step into the world of peddlers, those itinerant dealers in dustable ware who traversed cities and villages, leaving their mark on history. From a hand-coloured etching capturing the essence of 1796 to a bustling Covent Garden Market on Christmas Eve in 1846, these snapshots unveil the vibrant tapestry woven by these wandering merchants. Intriguingly, even actors took up the roles of firewood peddlers in plays, like Ichimura Takenojo IV and Ogino Isaburo I. Their performances brought life to this humble occupation, showcasing its significance within society. A glimpse into Chinese culture reveals black-and-white photographs from around 1870 depicting Chinese hawkers with their wares. These images transport us back in time as we witness their tireless efforts to make a living amidst adversity. The artistry surrounding peddling is not limited to photography alone; pen and ink drawings such as "The Peddler's Diamond" capture both the allure and challenges faced by these enterprising individuals. Meanwhile, engravings like "Love's Disguise" add an air of mystery to this age-old trade. Yet beyond artistic renditions lie poignant portrayals of poverty-stricken families struggling against destitution. The hardships endured by men and women striving for survival are laid bare before our eyes—a testament to resilience amidst adversity. Traveling further back in time, we encounter two peddlers at a river depicted by anonymous printmakers Herman van Swanevelt (1623-1705) and Andrea di Leone (1635-1650). These evocative scenes remind us that peddling has been an integral part of human civilization since ancient times. Vibrant marketplaces come alive through William Henry Jackson's lens—Mexico's portales teeming with activity while donkeys carry the burden of peddlers' goods.