Retail Collection (#90)

Jeffreys Bay, South Africa. Jbay is famous for its wonderful surf and surf culture. Often you can find large outlet stores offering sale prices factory direct

American seamstress and patriot. Betsy Ross and the flag committee. Wood engraving, 19th century
BETSY ROSS (1752-1836). American seamstress and patriot. Betsy Ross and the flag committee. Wood engraving, 19th century

Samurai and his attendant strolling in front of a potters and swordsmiths workshop
JAPAN: SAMURAI, 1700. Samurai and his attendant strolling in front of a potters and swordsmiths workshop. Japanese woodcut by Nishikawa Sukenobu, c1700

The County Arcade in the Victoria Quarter, Leeds, West Yorkshire, Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The restored Souq Waqif with mud rendered shops and exposed timber beams, Doha, Qatar, Middle East

Sesame round bread for sale in the Old City, Jerusalem, Israel, Middle East

Market Hall and market stalls, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Chesterfield, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Stalls in the Market Hall, Derby, Derbyshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Low angle view of the interior of the Galleria Umberto I, Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

Store on Corte Novello, Burano Island, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Handmade lace on Burano Island, Venice, Veneto, Italy, Europe

Channapatna village, famous for wooden toys, Mysore, Karnataka, India, Asia

Coloured powders for sale, Devaraja market, Mysore, Karnataka, India, Asia

Fish at market, Weligama, Southern Province, Sri Lanka, Asia

Dried fish for sale on market stall, Nilaveli, Trincomalee, Sri Lanka, Asia

Busy street at dusk, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Colourful slippers, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Colourful spices, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Elevated view over the Djemaa el-Fna, Marrakech (Marrakesh), Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Soft leather Moroccan slippers in the Souk, Medina, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Souk, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

View over market square, Place Jemaa El Fna, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

33rd President of the United States. The future president (left foreground)
HARRY S. TRUMAN (1884-1972). 33rd President of the United States. The future president (left foreground) photographed inside the Truman & Jacobson haberdashery in Kansas City, Missouri, c1920

The tailor shop at Greenville, Tennessee, of which Andrew Johnson was proprietor before entering politics; American
ANDREW JOHNSON: TAILOR. The tailor shop at Greenville, Tennessee, of which Andrew Johnson was proprietor before entering politics; American engraving, 1865

(1822-1885). 18th President of the United States. The store at Galena, Illinois in which Grant was a clerk for his
ULYSSES S. GRANT (1822-1885). 18th President of the United States. The store at Galena, Illinois in which Grant was a clerk for his father 1859-61. Wood engraving, American, 1885

MARSHALL FIELD (1834-1906). American merchant. Line engraving, 1891

NEW YORK: DRAFT RIOTS 1863. An angry mob sacking a 2nd Avenue drug store during the New York City Draft Riots of 13-16 July 1863. Contemporary engraving

PRESIDENTIAL CAMPAIGN, 1884. A political poser. Should Mr. Blaine be honored with the Presidency when his mere nomination has so shamefully lowered the moral tone of the Republican party

PARISIAN PRINT SHOP, 1643. The making of copper-plate engravings in a Parisian print shop. Copper engraving, French, 1643

RICH AND POOR, 1873. New York City - Rich and Poor; Or, The Two Christmas Dinners. A Scene in Washington Market, sketched from real life. Wood engraving, American, 1873

LONDON: TRADE CARD. 1700s. Trade card for Benjamin Coles store selling lace and other ladies accessories, retail and wholesale. Line engraving, mid-18th century

CHINA: LANTERN MERCHANT. The showroom of a lantern merchant in Peking, China. Steel engraving, English, 1843, after a drawing by Thomas Allom

ST. LOUIS, 1858. Scene on Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri. Wood engraving, English, 1858

SHOPPING, c1840. Ruinous prices. Steel engraving, mid-19th century

NEW YORK: DRY GOODS, 1889. Scene in a retail dry goods store in New York City. Line engraving, 1889

SHOPPING, 1866. The money-spenders. Wood engraving, 1866

RUNAWAY WEDDING, c1800. One of several blacksmiths shops at Gretna Greene, a village in Scotland on the English border, famous for performing runaway weddings. Line engraving, c1800

CALIFORNIA: WINERY, c1890. A cellar in a California winery. Wood engraving, American, c1890

ARKANSAS: HOT SPRINGS, 1878. Arrival of the Mail, at the post office of Hot Springs, Arkansas. Wood engraving, American, 1878

SHOPPING FOR WEDDING RING. Bertha is declared to have a remarkably small finger. Wood engraving, English, mid-19th century

WHOLESALE STORE, 1890. Interior of a wholesale store, New York City. Line engraving, 1890

HUDSON BAY TRADING ROOM. Trade room at a Hudsons Bay Company fort in Canada. Wood engraving, 1879

RUSSIA: FRUIT SHOP, 1874. A Fruit-Sellers Shop, St. Petersburg. Wood engraving from an English newspaper of 1874

LONDON: CHRISTMAS, 1866. A Christmas scene in London. English wood engraving, 1866

SHANGHAI: PAWN SHOP, 1873. Pawnbrokers shop at Shanghai, China. Wood engraving, 1873

JEWELRY: BURNISHING, c1870. Burnishing silverplate. Line engraving, 19th century

PAWN SHOP, 1872. Parting with the wedding ring at the pawnbrokers shop. Wood engraving, 1872

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Exploring the vibrant retail scene across Europe and beyond. 🛍️ From the bustling Vucciria Market in Palermo, Sicily to the iconic Selfridges at Bullring Shopping Centre in Birmingham, England, retail therapy knows no bounds. Step back in time with Woolworths Southend FWW01_01_0033_002 or immerse yourself in the festive charm of Colliergate and York Minster at Christmas in Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Discover cultural treasures like souvenir dolls donning traditional Hungarian costumes in Budapest or get lost amidst the vibrant Souk of Marrakech, North Africa. Council House and Christmas Market stalls create a magical atmosphere in Nottingham's Market Square while Talavera Pottery at El Parian Market showcases Mexico's rich heritage. Travel back to 1911 for the grand opening of Whiteleys department store or witness history being made with Selfridges Department Store 1909 BL20507 on display. Peter Yapp on Sloane Street adds a touch of elegance to London's shopping experience. And who can resist collecting souvenir house-shaped refrigerator magnets from Amsterdam? Join us as we embark on a global retail journey that celebrates diversity and endless possibilities.