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Sells Collection (#8)

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

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

Background imageSells Collection: Girl Sells Flowers 1812

Girl Sells Flowers 1812
All a-blowin A young woman sells posies from a basket

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Turnips & Carrots Sold
A woman sells turnips and carrots carried in panniers strapped to a donkey

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Selling Confectionery
An old woman sells chocolate on the street in Kensington, London, including Mars Bars, Milky Way and tubes of Rolo

Background imageSells Collection: Boy Selling Barley Sugar

Boy Selling Barley Sugar
A boy sells sticks of barley sugar from a tray around his neck

Background imageSells Collection: Girl Sells Strawberries

Girl Sells Strawberries
A girl sells fresh strawberries in cones from a basket over her arm

Background imageSells Collection: Strawberry Seller

Strawberry Seller
A woman in Covent Garden sells strawberries from a basket balanced on her head and distributes them in cones

Background imageSells Collection: Poor Flower Girl C19

Poor Flower Girl C19
An impoverished London flower girl sells posies on the street with her two children

Background imageSells Collection: London Flower Girl 1890

London Flower Girl 1890
A London flower girl sells a posy to a gentleman

Background imageSells Collection: The Dollmaker (Male)

The Dollmaker (Male)
The doll-maker sells his wares in the street

Background imageSells Collection: Edgware Road Flower Girl

Edgware Road Flower Girl
A London flower girl sells her wares on the Edgware Road

Background imageSells Collection: Paris Ice Cream Seller

Paris Ice Cream Seller
A street vendor in Paris sells ice cream to a girl and a little boy

Background imageSells Collection: Selling Songbirds / 1804

Selling Songbirds / 1804
A man sells songbirds tempts a woman and a boy though their window

Background imageSells Collection: Penny for Shoestrings

Penny for Shoestrings
A man sells shoe-strings for a penny a pair

Background imageSells Collection: Chestnut Woman / Crane

Chestnut Woman / Crane
The chestnut woman sells hot roasted chestnuts at ten a penny to two small children

Background imageSells Collection: Newsboy with Papers

Newsboy with Papers
A London newsboy, in red muffler and peaked cap, sells papers on the street

Background imageSells Collection: Seven Dials Bird Market

Seven Dials Bird Market
The Bird Fair in Great St Andrews Street, Seven Dials, in central London. A nearby shop buys and sells live rats

Background imageSells Collection: Flower Stall 1939

Flower Stall 1939
A lady sells flowers to a gentleman in a London road 2

Background imageSells Collection: Dutch Market 1930S

Dutch Market 1930S
A dutch street market stall sells various metallic objects

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Selling Shellwork
She sells sea shells on the sea-shore... this girl with her tray of shell-work is a fine example of local craftspeople catering for the tourist trade

Background imageSells Collection: Dr Syntax Sells a Horse

Dr Syntax Sells a Horse
Dr Syntax sells Grizzle: the prospective buyer inspects the horses teeth

Background imageSells Collection: Cries of London / G bread

Cries of London / G bread
Hot spice gingerbread A man sells gingerbread while behind him some boys, who are clearly chimney sweeps, seem to be riding on the back of a pig!

Background imageSells Collection: Selling Sand / Cries / Lndn

Selling Sand / Cries / Lndn
Sand ho! A man sells sand in London. His donkey is carrying the load. Two boys play a game on the pavement

Background imageSells Collection: Elisha and the Oil

Elisha and the Oil
The prophet Elisha causes the widows oil to multiply so that every vessel in her house is full, which she sells to pay her debts so that her sons are not taken away as bondmen

Background imageSells Collection: London / Cries / Umbrellas

London / Cries / Umbrellas
The umbrella man who purchases, repairs and sells umbrellas

Background imageSells Collection: London / Cries / Clothes Man

London / Cries / Clothes Man
The old clothes man who buys and sells old clothes almost exclusively among the Jewish community

Background imageSells Collection: London / Cries / Broom-Man

London / Cries / Broom-Man
The broom-man sells brush and hair brooms for carpets and rooms

Background imageSells Collection: London / Cries / Mat Man

London / Cries / Mat Man
The mat-man sells mats made from a strong fibre that adheres to the shell of the coconut and are very rare

Background imageSells Collection: London / Cries / Poultry Man

London / Cries / Poultry Man
The poultry man sells live sucks and fowl to eat and to provide fresh eggs

Background imageSells Collection: London / Cries / Apple Boy

London / Cries / Apple Boy
The apple boy sells apples from a basket

Background imageSells Collection: Cycling to the Bell Inn

Cycling to the Bell Inn
Three cyclists, two women and a man, arrive at the Bell Inn, which boasts the Minster Tea Gardens and sells Rigdens Fine Ales

Background imageSells Collection: Vegetable Vendor

Vegetable Vendor
A street trader sells fish and vegetables from his horse in a Portuguese street market

Background imageSells Collection: Selling Pots, Hungary

Selling Pots, Hungary
A countrywoman sells pots in the market at Kalocsa, Hungary

Background imageSells Collection: Paprika Seller Hungary

Paprika Seller Hungary
A peasant woman sells paprika in the market at Kalocsa, Hungary

Background imageSells Collection: Perfume Seller

Perfume Seller
Shop of a Cairo attar, who sells drugs, candles, perfumes and that sort of stuff

Background imageSells Collection: Girl Sells Holly

Girl Sells Holly
Barefoot in the snow, a small girl tries to sell holly at a street corner

Background imageSells Collection: Newsboy at Station

Newsboy at Station
A newsboy sells magazines and books to passengers at a railway station

Background imageSells Collection: Trade / Street Trades / Food

Trade / Street Trades / Food
A Journeyman Flesher sells whole sheep carcases in the streets of Edinburgh, with a barefoot fishwoman, a street porter and a carrier walking his horse (as law required)




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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.