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Shop Front Collection (#2)

"Exploring the World Through Shop Fronts: A Glimpse into Different Eras and Cultures" Shakespeare and Company bookstore in Paris, France

Background imageShop Front Collection: Chinese shop (b/w photo)

Chinese shop (b/w photo)
8635282 Chinese shop (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese shop. Illustration from Images du Monde - Aventures de Deux Enfants)

Background imageShop Front Collection: Trade card for Parfumerie Lubin, Paris (litho)

Trade card for Parfumerie Lubin, Paris (litho)
8677471 Trade card for Parfumerie Lubin, Paris (litho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card for Parfumerie Lubin, 11 Rue Royale)

Background imageShop Front Collection: A modern shop front (b/w photo)

A modern shop front (b/w photo)
8653466 A modern shop front (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A modern shop front)

Background imageShop Front Collection: An interesting example of a double-bow shop-front with small-paned windows

An interesting example of a double-bow shop-front with small-paned windows and a serpentine fascia (b/w photo)
8647524 An interesting example of a double-bow shop-front with small-paned windows and a serpentine fascia (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageShop Front Collection: Invoice from A Bowman, supplier of ladies headdresses and gentlemen's perruques, London

Invoice from A Bowman, supplier of ladies headdresses and gentlemen's perruques, London, 1810 (engraving)
8677430 Invoice from A Bowman, supplier of ladies headdresses and gentlemen's perruques, London, 1810 (engraving) by English School

Background imageShop Front Collection: A few years ago this shop-front, designed by the Adam brothers

A few years ago this shop-front, designed by the Adam brothers, stood in Cornhill in the City of London (b/w photo)
8647528 A few years ago this shop-front, designed by the Adam brothers, stood in Cornhill in the City of London (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageShop Front Collection: Les Anciens magasins Waucquez actual Belgian Comic Strip Centre by the architect Victor Horta in

Les Anciens magasins Waucquez actual Belgian Comic Strip Centre by the architect Victor Horta in 1903-1906. (photo)
TED4667522 Les Anciens magasins Waucquez actual Belgian Comic Strip Centre by the architect Victor Horta in 1903-1906. (photo) by Horta, Victor (1861-1947); Photo © Luc Boegly

Background imageShop Front Collection: Christmas shoppers on Oxford Street, London, 1911 (b/w photo)

Christmas shoppers on Oxford Street, London, 1911 (b/w photo)
8626520 Christmas shoppers on Oxford Street, London, 1911 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas shoppers on Oxford Street, London)

Background imageShop Front Collection: Window Shopping (pastel on paper)

Window Shopping (pastel on paper)
FIN161477 Window Shopping (pastel on paper) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 31.8x37.1 cm; Private Collection; David Findlay Jr Fine Art, NYC, USA

Background imageShop Front Collection: Chinatown, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Chinatown, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Chinatown, between c1910 and c1915

Background imageShop Front Collection: Shop wrecked by mob, Paris, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service

Shop wrecked by mob, Paris, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Shop wrecked by mob, Paris, 1914. A German business attacked by a mob, probably at the beginning of World War I

Background imageShop Front Collection: Shop in La Ferte Sous Jouarre, 7 Oct 1914?. Creator: Bain News Service

Shop in La Ferte Sous Jouarre, 7 Oct 1914?. Creator: Bain News Service
Shop in La Ferte Sous Jouarre, 7 Oct 1914? (date created or published later). Shops in La Ferte´-sous-Jouarre, France which were damaged in World War I

Background imageShop Front Collection: Naval recruits police, Paris, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

Naval recruits police, Paris, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
Naval recruits police, Paris, between c1914 and c1915. French naval recruits with a police officer, Paris, France, at the beginning of World War I

Background imageShop Front Collection: Soissons after bombardment, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service

Soissons after bombardment, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Soissons after bombardment, 1914. Buildings in Soissons, France after bombardment by German forces during World War I

Background imageShop Front Collection: French Reservists going to R.R. station in Paris, between c1914 and c1915

French Reservists going to R.R. station in Paris, between c1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
French Reservists going to R.R. station in Paris, between c1914 and c1915. French reservist soldiers marching in front of the Brasserie Bougeneaux (9 Rue de Strasbourg), Paris, France

Background imageShop Front Collection: Paris, shop now a hospital, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service

Paris, shop now a hospital, 1914. Creator: Bain News Service
Paris, shop now a hospital, 1914. The former Dufayel store in Paris, located at the intersection of Boulevard Barbe`s and Rue Christiani, which was converted to a hospital during World War I

Background imageShop Front Collection: Montmartre Under Snow, c1900-1951. Artist: Frank Will

Montmartre Under Snow, c1900-1951. Artist: Frank Will
Montmartre Under Snow, c1900-1951. Montmartre is a hill in the north of Paris, France, in the 18th arrondissement, a part of the Right Bank

Background imageShop Front Collection: St. Margaret's Place (#45) (image 2 of 2), Printed 1900. Creator: Thomas Annan

St. Margaret's Place (#45) (image 2 of 2), Printed 1900. Creator: Thomas Annan
St. Margaret's Place (#45) (image 2 of 2), Printed 1900

Background imageShop Front Collection: St. Margaret's Place (#45) (image 1 of 2), Printed 1900. Creator: Thomas Annan

St. Margaret's Place (#45) (image 1 of 2), Printed 1900. Creator: Thomas Annan
St. Margaret's Place (#45) (image 1 of 2), Printed 1900

Background imageShop Front Collection: Main Street, Gorbals, Looking North (#37), Printed 1900. Creator: Thomas Annan

Main Street, Gorbals, Looking North (#37), Printed 1900. Creator: Thomas Annan
Main Street, Gorbals, Looking North (#37), Printed 1900

Background imageShop Front Collection: Old Buildings In High Street, Nos. 17-27 (#16), Printed 1900. Creator: Thomas Annan

Old Buildings In High Street, Nos. 17-27 (#16), Printed 1900. Creator: Thomas Annan
Old Buildings In High Street, Nos. 17-27 (#16), Printed 1900

Background imageShop Front Collection: Bell Street From High Street (#14), Printed 1900. Creator: Thomas Annan

Bell Street From High Street (#14), Printed 1900. Creator: Thomas Annan
Bell Street From High Street (#14), Printed 1900

Background imageShop Front Collection: High Street From College Open (#4), Printed 1900. Creator: Thomas Annan

High Street From College Open (#4), Printed 1900. Creator: Thomas Annan
High Street From College Open (#4), Printed 1900

Background imageShop Front Collection: Inter-allied Support; The men get acquainted with their new temporary quarters, 1917

Inter-allied Support; The men get acquainted with their new temporary quarters, 1917. Creator: Pelanda
Inter-allied Support; The men get acquainted with their new temporary quarters, 1917. From "L'Album de la Guerre 1914-1919, Volume 2" [L'Illustration, Paris, 1924]

Background imageShop Front Collection: King Street, City (#22), Printed 1900. Creator: Thomas Annan

King Street, City (#22), Printed 1900. Creator: Thomas Annan
King Street, City (#22), Printed 1900

Background imageShop Front Collection: Laigh Kirk Close (#23), Printed 1900. Creator: Thomas Annan

Laigh Kirk Close (#23), Printed 1900. Creator: Thomas Annan
Laigh Kirk Close (#23), Printed 1900

Background imageShop Front Collection: Rue De La Montagne (6432), France, c1923. Creator: Eugene Atget

Rue De La Montagne (6432), France, c1923. Creator: Eugene Atget
Rue De La Montagne (6432), France, c1923

Background imageShop Front Collection: Rue De La Montagne Au Geneve, Printed 1920 circa. Creator: Eugene Atget

Rue De La Montagne Au Geneve, Printed 1920 circa. Creator: Eugene Atget
Rue De La Montagne Au Geneve, Printed 1920 circa

Background imageShop Front Collection: Boucherie, Rue Christine (image 2 of 2), 1923-24, (1956). Creator: Eugene Atget

Boucherie, Rue Christine (image 2 of 2), 1923-24, (1956). Creator: Eugene Atget
Boucherie, Rue Christine (image 2 of 2), 1923-24, (1956)

Background imageShop Front Collection: Maison coin Boulevard de la Madeleine et rue de Caumartin, disparu ou modifié, 1906

Maison coin Boulevard de la Madeleine et rue de Caumartin, disparu ou modifié, 1906. Creator: Eugene Atget
Maison coin Boulevard de la Madeleine et rue de Caumartin, disparu ou modifie, 1906

Background imageShop Front Collection: View of the church of St. Mary le Bow in Cheapside London, 1745-1753. Creator: Thomas Bowles

View of the church of St. Mary le Bow in Cheapside London, 1745-1753. Creator: Thomas Bowles
View of the church of St. Mary le Bow in Cheapside London, 1745-1753

Background imageShop Front Collection: View of Northumberland House at Charing Cross in London, 1753. Creator: Thomas Bowles

View of Northumberland House at Charing Cross in London, 1753. Creator: Thomas Bowles
View of Northumberland House at Charing Cross in London, 1753

Background imageShop Front Collection: A view of the Monument erected in memory of the dreadfull fire in the year 1666, 1752

A view of the Monument erected in memory of the dreadfull fire in the year 1666, 1752. Creator: George Bickham III
A view of the Monument erected in memory of the dreadfull fire in the year 1666, 1752. View of the Monument to the Great Fire of London

Background imageShop Front Collection: Trongate From Tron Steeple (#17), Printed 1900. Creator: Thomas Annan

Trongate From Tron Steeple (#17), Printed 1900. Creator: Thomas Annan
Trongate From Tron Steeple (#17), Printed 1900

Background imageShop Front Collection: View of the Mauerstrasse and the Trinity Church in Berlin, 1755-1779. Creator: Johann Anton Riedel

View of the Mauerstrasse and the Trinity Church in Berlin, 1755-1779. Creator: Johann Anton Riedel
View of the Mauerstrasse and the Trinity Church in Berlin, 1755-1779

Background imageShop Front Collection: View of Jan Roodenpoort tower in Amsterdam, 1755-1779. Creator: Balthasar Friedrich Leizelt

View of Jan Roodenpoort tower in Amsterdam, 1755-1779. Creator: Balthasar Friedrich Leizelt
View of Jan Roodenpoort tower in Amsterdam, 1755-1779

Background imageShop Front Collection: Philadelphia, Pa. Green's Hotel, between 1900 and 1920. Creator: Unknown

Philadelphia, Pa. Green's Hotel, between 1900 and 1920. Creator: Unknown
Philadelphia, Pa. Green's Hotel, between 1900 and 1920

Background imageShop Front Collection: Detroit City Gas Company office, heater, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown

Detroit City Gas Company office, heater, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Detroit City Gas Company office, heater, Detroit, Mich. between 1905 and 1915

Background imageShop Front Collection: The Zuiderhavendijk, Enkhuizen, 1868. Creator: Cornelis Springer

The Zuiderhavendijk, Enkhuizen, 1868. Creator: Cornelis Springer
The Zuiderhavendijk, Enkhuizen, 1868

Background imageShop Front Collection: Detroit Publishing Co. 15 West Thirty-eighth Street, front room, New York City, c1905-1915

Detroit Publishing Co. 15 West Thirty-eighth Street, front room, New York City, c1905-1915. Creator: Unknown
Detroit Publishing Co. 15 West Thirty-eighth Street, front room, New York City, between 1905 and 1915

Background imageShop Front Collection: Detroit Publishing Co. West Thirty-seventh Street, New York Branch, New York, N.Y. c1905-1915

Detroit Publishing Co. West Thirty-seventh Street, New York Branch, New York, N.Y. c1905-1915. Creator: Unknown
Detroit Publishing Co. West Thirty-seventh Street, New York Branch, New York, N.Y. between 1905 and 1915

Background imageShop Front Collection: Street view in The Hague, c.1874, (1925 or earlier). Creator: Floris Arntzenius

Street view in The Hague, c.1874, (1925 or earlier). Creator: Floris Arntzenius
Street view in The Hague, c.1874, (1925 or earlier). Pedestrians

Background imageShop Front Collection: View of the Salt Market in Wroclaw seen from the south side, 1742-1801. Creator: Anon

View of the Salt Market in Wroclaw seen from the south side, 1742-1801. Creator: Anon
View of the Salt Market in Wroclaw seen from the south side, 1742-1801

Background imageShop Front Collection: View of the Weinmarkt in Augsburg, 1742-1801. Creator: Anon

View of the Weinmarkt in Augsburg, 1742-1801. Creator: Anon
View of the Weinmarkt in Augsburg, 1742-1801. In the foreground on the left the Herkulesbrun. In the middle is the Siegelhaus with the Salzstadel and the Weinstadel behind it

Background imageShop Front Collection: Detroit Publishing Company, window, New York, N.Y. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown

Detroit Publishing Company, window, New York, N.Y. between 1905 and 1915. Creator: Unknown
Detroit Publishing Company, window, New York, N.Y. between 1905 and 1915

Background imageShop Front Collection: Detroit Photographic Co. 218 Fifth Avenue, New York, Twenty-sixth Street front, c1900-1910

Detroit Photographic Co. 218 Fifth Avenue, New York, Twenty-sixth Street front, c1900-1910. Creator: Unknown
Detroit Photographic Co. 218 Fifth Avenue, New York, Twenty-sixth Street front, between 1900 and 1910

Background imageShop Front Collection: Detroit Photographic Company, 218 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. between 1900 and 1910

Detroit Photographic Company, 218 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. between 1900 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Detroit Photographic Company, 218 Fifth Avenue, New York, N.Y. between 1900 and 1910

Background imageShop Front Collection: Mexico, a pulque shop, Tacubaya, between 1884 and 1900. Creator: William H. Jackson

Mexico, a pulque shop, Tacubaya, between 1884 and 1900. Creator: William H. Jackson
Mexico, a pulque shop, Tacubaya, between 1884 and 1900




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"Exploring the World Through Shop Fronts: A Glimpse into Different Eras and Cultures" Shakespeare and Company bookstore in Paris, France, Europe: Step into a literary haven where words come alive amidst the charm of old-world architecture. Street scene in Hoi An, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia: Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of colors as you wander through bustling markets and traditional shops. The first Co-operative shop in Rochdale, Lancashire, 1844 (litho): Witness history unfold at this groundbreaking establishment that revolutionized the concept of fair trade and community support. Savory & Moores Pharmacy on New Bond Street, London, 1912: Transport yourself to an era of elegance as you admire this timeless pharmacy's exquisite façade on one of London's most prestigious streets. Horse-drawn vehicles and barrows on Borough High Street, London, 1904: Take a step back in time to witness the hustle and bustle of early 20th-century commerce against a backdrop of historic buildings. Shop in Sault: Discover hidden treasures within quaint storefronts nestled amidst picturesque landscapes – a true delight for both shoppers and explorers alike. The Boulevard Montmartre at Night by Camille Pissarro (1897): Let your imagination soar under moonlit skies as you stroll along this iconic Parisian boulevard captured by an impressionist master. Chemist Shop at Night by Eric Ravilious (1938/1946): Marvel at Ravilious' enchanting depiction of nighttime allure as he brings to life the mysterious ambiance surrounding a vintage chemist shop after dark. A Bedford truck belonging to The Empire Banana Company: Get transported to exotic lands with just one glance at this nostalgic image capturing the essence of global trade during simpler times. Kingston shops in the High Street, 1898.