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Sells Collection (#7)

In the bustling town of Hitchin, Herts in the 1940s, an Evening Standard Seller stood on the corner

Background imageSells Collection: Cairo, Egypt - Mobile street hot food vendor

Cairo, Egypt - Mobile street hot food vendor
A mobile hot food vendor sells his steaming wares in Cairo, Egypt

Background imageSells Collection: Egypt - buying corn from a donkeys panniers

Egypt - buying corn from a donkeys panniers
An Egyptian water seller / carrier buying corn on the cob from a trader with a laden donkey, struggling under some very full basketwork panniers

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Biskra - Southern Algeria - Cake and Date Seller
A Cake and Date seller in Biskra, Southern Algeria

Background imageSells Collection: Rug Seller - Grand Bazaar, Constantinople

Rug Seller - Grand Bazaar, Constantinople
Rug shop in the Grand Bazaar, Constantinople, with the proprietor examining a rug

Background imageSells Collection: Pottery Sellers - Tangiers, Morocco

Pottery Sellers - Tangiers, Morocco

Background imageSells Collection: Baker, Morocco

Baker, Morocco
A Baker selling his wares from a low streetside crate-mounted stall, Morocco

Background imageSells Collection: The Grand Market - Tangiers, Morocco

The Grand Market - Tangiers, Morocco

Background imageSells Collection: Fruit Sellers - Tangiers, Morocco

Fruit Sellers - Tangiers, Morocco
Fruit Sellers at a Tangiers Market, Morooc

Background imageSells Collection: Mersin - Lemonade seller

Mersin - Lemonade seller
A man sells lemonade from a container on his back in summer in Mersin, Turkey. A large city and a busy port on the Mediterranean coast of southern Turkey and is the capital of the Mersin Province

Background imageSells Collection: Edison as a Youth

Edison as a Youth
THOMAS ALVA EDISON - as a boy, he sells newspapers and cigars to passengers on the Grand Trunk Railroad

Background imageSells Collection: Commune Souvenirsy

Commune Souvenirsy
An opportunistic young Parisian sells souvenirs of the Commune in the Champs Elysees

Background imageSells Collection: Afghan Boy Sells Cigs

Afghan Boy Sells Cigs
An Afghan boy sells foreign cigarettes

Background imageSells Collection: Apple Seller in Street

Apple Seller in Street
An old woman sells apples in the street from a green stall and tries to tempt a crocodile of school girls passing by into purchasing three apples for a penny

Background imageSells Collection: Market People - 7

Market People - 7
She sells geese... 7 of series of 12

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Market People - 8
She sells vegetables... 8 of series of 12

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Market People - 10
He sells bread... 10 of series of 12

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Market People - 5
She sells eggs... 5 of series of 12

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Market People - 11
He sells game... 11 of series of 12

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Market People - 9
She sells poultry... 9 of series of 12

Background imageSells Collection: Market People - 12

Market People - 12
She sells fabrics... 12 of series of 12

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Market People - 6
She sells birds... 6 of series of 12

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Market People - 2
She sells flowers... 2 of series of 12

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Market People - 3
She sells fruit... 3 of series of 12

Background imageSells Collection: Market People - 4

Market People - 4
He sells fish... 4 of series of 12 Date: circa 1840

Background imageSells Collection: Market People - 1

Market People - 1
She sells oranges... 1 of series of 12

Background imageSells Collection: Sale / British Goods / China

Sale / British Goods / China
A British merchant in Canton sells imported clothing to interested local traders

Background imageSells Collection: Street Trade / Lettuce

Street Trade / Lettuce
A young man sells lettuce and other green salad ingredients on the street. He is using a distinctive large-framed backpack wicker basket

Background imageSells Collection: Buying a Plant

Buying a Plant
A trader with a donkey-cart sells potted plants in a London street : mama is doubtful, but her daughter enthuses

Background imageSells Collection: Old Clo Man (Petherick)

Old Clo Man (Petherick)
London characters: the OLD CLOTHES MAN buys and sells the garments you re tired of, but which the poor are happy enough to wear

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Jt Arnold Bootmakers
Mr J T Arnold, bootmaker, stands outside his shop with his assistant : he sells laces and polish, repairs boots and shoes and makes boots to order. Location unknown

Background imageSells Collection: Quack Doctor, Netherlands

Quack Doctor, Netherlands
Quack doctor sells patent medicines to small crowd. Date: unknown

Background imageSells Collection: The Holly Cart

The Holly Cart
The Holly cart - a street vendor sells holly from door to door

Background imageSells Collection: Elisha and the Widow

Elisha and the Widow
To help a pious widow, he tells her to buy as many jars as she can, then fills them with oil which she sells to pay her debts

Background imageSells Collection: Isaac and Esau

Isaac and Esau
Esau sells Isaac his birthright in exchange for a dish of lentils

Background imageSells Collection: Glove Sellers Advert

Glove Sellers Advert
London glove merchant Charles Smith sells Lamb-Gloves and Mittins

Background imageSells Collection: Strawberries / Cries

Strawberries / Cries
A woman sells scarlet strawberries in the street on a hot day (it must be hot, theres a camel in the background)

Background imageSells Collection: Gooseberries / Cries

Gooseberries / Cries
A woman sells Gooseberries, a penny a pint from a pavement wheelbarrow

Background imageSells Collection: Pet Meat / Cries of London

Pet Meat / Cries of London
A street trader sells meat for cats or dogs door-to-door

Background imageSells Collection: Milk / Cries of London

Milk / Cries of London
A milkmaid sells fresh milk from two pails

Background imageSells Collection: Eels / Cries of London

Eels / Cries of London
A street trader sells Live eels!

Background imageSells Collection: CONFECTIONERs SHOP 1827

CONFECTIONERs SHOP 1827
A young well-off mother spoils her little girl with sweets; the shop also sells jellies, sugar-plums and jams etc

Background imageSells Collection: Lord Sells Mortgage

Lord Sells Mortgage
An impecunious Lord sells his mortgage to a money lender

Background imageSells Collection: Female Match Seller / 1804

Female Match Seller / 1804
A woman, accompanied by two young boys, sells matches in the London streets

Background imageSells Collection: Old Match-Seller / 1904

Old Match-Seller / 1904
An old woman sells boxes of matches in the London streets

Background imageSells Collection: Flags for all Regiments

Flags for all Regiments
A man sells flags of red, white and blue. Colours for all regiments

Background imageSells Collection: Cane Seller 1804

Cane Seller 1804
Come buy me jemmies; a street vendor sells canes

Background imageSells Collection: Glass Pedlar C15 France

Glass Pedlar C15 France
A man sells glass bottles, ingeniously using a vertical tree branch as a bottle rack




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In the bustling town of Hitchin, Herts in the 1940s, an Evening Standard Seller stood on the corner, his voice echoing through the streets as he called out the latest headlines. Down another road, a Penny-Ice Man maneuvered his crane-like cart filled with frozen treats, bringing relief to children and adults alike on hot summer days. A vibrant CIRCUS POSTER from c1899 caught everyone's attention, showcasing acrobats fearlessly leaping over a group of majestic elephants at Forepaugh & Sells Brothers Circus in America. On a different continent, in Dakar, Senegal, a woman skillfully sold ripe mangoes on the street. Their sweet aroma enticed passersby to indulge in this tropical delight. In Thessaloniki, an Orthodox Priest shared smiles and nougat with locals while selling his wares. The harmonious blend of faith and sweetness created moments of joy for all who encountered him. Another captivating CIRCUS POSTER from c1890 depicted thrilling elephant races at Sells Brothers Circus in America. The crowd cheered as these magnificent creatures thundered across the track. Halfway across the world in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a Street Banana Seller displayed nature's golden treasure for all to enjoy. His colorful cart attracted both locals and tourists seeking a healthy snack or ingredient for their culinary creations. Thessaloniki was once again alive with activity as Street Traders interacted with Foreign Military Personnel stationed nearby. A cultural exchange took place amidst transactions that bridged gaps between nations. In London's busy streets stood an Oyster Seller offering fresh seafood delights straight from coastal waters. Hungry commuters eagerly awaited their turn to savor this quintessential British delicacy. A young Girl Match Seller wandered through dimly lit alleys during colder months; her small hands clutching bundles of matches tightly while she hoped for warmth and sustenance amidst adversity.