Shop Window Collection (#9)

Gentleman lady front shop window pencil pen washed
Gentleman and lady in front of the shop window, pencil and pen, washed, mounted, leaf: 16.1 x 10.5 cm, not marked, Constantin Guys, Vlissingen 1802-1892 Paris

Shop Window Left window deepened entrance porch
Shop Window Left window with deepened entrance porch of the Bahlmann & Co, Nieuwendijk 202, Amsterdam, by evening, A man and a woman stand in front of the illuminated shop window of a shop

Woman basket fruit hand window human figure open
Woman with basket of fruit in hand by the window, human figure at (open) window, seen from outside, shop window, show window, Henricus Wilhelmus Couwenberg, Amsterdam, 1840 - 1842, paper, etching

Goods for Sale, 3rd month, 1860. Creator: Sadahide Utagawa
Goods for Sale, 3rd month, 1860

A cook shop owned by Mr Bayliss in Drury Lane, London, England. It was a place where discharged convicts could stay on their release from prison

Pasteis de Belem a type of custard tart, in the window of the famous Antiga Confeitaria de Belem

The Modern Department Store Casa Vargas Ltda. Barranquilla, c1940s. From Barranquilla. [Raul de la Espriella B. Barranquilla]

Two shops at Yorkship Village, New Jersey, 1925. From The Architectural Forum Volume XLII. [Rogers and Manson, New York, 1925]

Shop front on West Street, Boston, Massachusetts, 1925. From The Architectural Forum Volume XLII. [Rogers and Manson, New York, 1925]

The Old Curiosity Shop, Portsmouth Street, 1929. From Old London, A Series of 25 Willss Cigarettes cards. [W.D. & H.O. Wills, London, 1929]

Birchs confectionery shop, Cornhill, City of London, 19th century (1911). Cornhill contains two of the City churches designed by Christopher Wren: St Michael, Cornhill

Very Slippy Weather, 1808. Artist: James Gillray
Very Slippy Weather, 1808. This print depicts a scene outside Gilrays publishers premises. From A Smile Among Friends. [Alb. Cammermeyers Forlag, Norway, 1949]

Shop Front, 1926, (1929). Artist: Eugene Atget
Shop Front, 1926. Eugene Atgetwas a French pioneer of documentary photography. From The Studio Volume 98 [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1929.]

Anti-German rioting in London: A crowd breaking in the windows of a German shop, c1914. Anti-German feeling in the United Kingdom led to infrequent rioting

A toy shop in Kyoto, Japan, 1901. Artist: RY Young
A toy shop in Kyoto, Japan, 1901. Detail from a stereoscopic card from the American Stereoscopic Co

Family grocer, corner of Bradford Peverell, Wessex, c1922. A print from Peoples of all Nations, Volume III, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1922

Seigni Joan, rue de Petit Chastelet, France, 14th century (1882-1884). Artist: J Ettling
Seigni Joan, rue de Petit Chastelet, 14th century (1882-1884). A jester entertaining a crowd on a street outside a butchers shop

North entrance of Burlington Arcade, Westminster, London, 19th century. Situated off Piccadilly, Burlington Arcade was designed in 1819 by Samuel Ware

Damaged Austrian jewellers shop, Paris, First World War, 1914. Illustration from The Great War by HW Wilson, Vol I, (London, 1914)

Shoppers in Kensington High Street, London, 1926-1927. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I, published by Amalgamated Press, (London, 1926-1927)

Boundary House, Notting Hill Gate, London, 1926-1927. Boundary House is named after the fact that it was built over the ditch which once divided Paddington from Kensington

A pawnbrokers shop front, Bow, London, 1926-1927. Artist: Whiffin
A pawnbrokers shop front, Bow, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

A bookshop and tobacconists in the Strand, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Interior of the Burlington Arcade, Westminster, London, 19th century. Situated off Piccadilly, Burlington Arcade was designed in 1819 by Samuel Ware

The Macaroni Print Shop, 1772. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston [pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)

The Portland Place, 18th century
The Portland Place A- -R. Driving without a beau to R- -Ds perfume warehouse, P-LL, M-LL, 18th century. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century

A shop front, Artillery Lane, off Bishopsgate, London, 1926-1927. Artist: McLeish
A shop front, Artillery Lane, off Bishopsgate, London, 1926-1927. From Wonderful London, volume II, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, published by Amalgamated Press (London, 1926-1927)

Shoemaker, c1559-1591. Artist: Jost Amman
Shoemaker, c1559-1591. A master craftsman serves a female customer at his shop window, while his two assistants sew shoes from pieces of leather their master has cut out on his workbench

London Street Arab, 1883. A boy, shoeless and in rags, looking longingly at the sweets in a confectioners window. From Le Voleur. (Paris, 1883)

Temptation: A poor shoeless boy looking longingly at fruit on display in a shop window, c1880

Dressing the Window, 1886. Artist: Joseph Swain
Dressing the Window, 1886. The new Conservative Prime Minister, Lord Salisbury, decides upon the new shop window. He is being shown a bolt of Irish Policy by his young Chancellor of the Exchequer

An Unpleasant Neighbour, 1859. Mr Bull, Here have I got to pay double insurance, all along of your confounded fireworks!. John Bull presenting a bill to Napoleon III for the 9d in the pound income

Cheese shop in Amsterdam, Netherlands, Europe

In front of the Hat Shop, 1914 (oil on canvas)
XIR897566 In front of the Hat Shop, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Macke, August (1887-1914); 605x505 cm; Museum Folkwang, Essen, Germany; (add.info.: Devant la chapellerie Note: see the Museum catalogue p)

Stand Coachman or the Haughty Lady Well Fitted, published by J. Wakelin, 1750 (engraving)
XJF863065 Stand Coachman or the Haughty Lady Well Fitted, published by J. Wakelin, 1750 (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

First Communion Day, 1888 (grisaille on cardboard)
XIR49635 First Communion Day, 1888 (grisaille on cardboard) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 63x36 cm; Musee des Augustins, Toulouse

Mrs Weltje in her Shop in Pall Mall, 1783 (engraving)
XJF473768 Mrs Weltje in her Shop in Pall Mall, 1783 (engraving) by Bretherton, Charles (1760-1783); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Series Les Bons Bourgeois, Come along, I am telling you the scarf you have
XIR287505 Series Les Bons Bourgeois, Come along, I am telling you the scarf you have at home is much more beautiful, plate 70, illustration from the Album Les Bons Bourgeois

Alderman Moons print shop, (w / c on paper)
XCF286420 Alderman Moons print shop, (w/c on paper) by Shepherd, Thomas Hosmer (1792-1864); Private Collection; (add.info.: corner of Threadneedle Street and Finch Lane; ); English, out of copyright

Colourmans Shop, St Martins Lane, 1829 (w / c on paper)
XCF282041 Colourmans Shop, St Martins Lane, 1829 (w/c on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

2634708; out of copyright

Woman with basket of fruit in your hand at the window, Henricus Wilhelmus Couwenberg, Gerard Dou, 1840 - 1842

5 year old newsboy Tommy Hawkins only 3 ft 4 ins tall, working in St. Louis, Missouri
XOS1273759 5 year old newsboy Tommy Hawkins only 3 ft 4 ins tall, working in St. Louis, Missouri, 1910 (b/w photo) by Hine

Brandstweite in Hamburg, 1775 (oil on canvas)
XKH146484 Brandstweite in Hamburg, 1775 (oil on canvas) by Feldt, C. F. (18th century); Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Looking For Shoes
Two women looking in the window of Florsheims shoe shop on 5th Avenue in New York circa 1935. (Photo by Keystone View/FPG/Getty Images)

Shop selling silk lanterns in Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

The Adelaide Arcade, Adelaide, Australia, Oceania

The swarm of bees which caused considerable excitement in Bond Street for several days, returned to the well-known shopping centre today

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Step back in time and take a glimpse into the captivating world of shop windows throughout history. Travel to Rochdale, Lancashire in 1844, where the first Co-operative shop opened its doors, revolutionizing the way people shopped (litho). Fast forward to 1912 on New Bond Street in London, and you'll find yourself mesmerized by Savory & Moores Pharmacy's elegant window display (143 New Bond Street). Immerse yourself in the bustling streets of Borough High Street, London in 1904 as horse-drawn vehicles and barrows pass by charming shop windows. Venture further afield to Salzburg, Austria, where colorful sweets and souvenirs tempt passersby through an enchanting shop window (Europe). Discover an unexpected sight as you stumble upon a dentist's window adorned with intriguing teeth molds in Zhongdian, Shangri-La County. Indulge your senses at Tiffany & Co. , Fifth Avenue's iconic jewelry store that has captured hearts for generations (Manhattan, New York City). Unleash your laughter at G. Humphrey's Caricature Shop on St. James street; their witty illustrations are sure to bring joy to all who pass by. Witness the artistry of sign makers as they create eye-catching displays that adorn high streets across towns and cities. Transport yourself back to Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire in 1960 when Sugg Sports and Radio dominated High Street with their cutting-edge products. Experience Verona's rich history through a visit to its city center drugstore; step inside this historical gem nestled amongst Veneto’s picturesque landscapes (Italy). Marvel at Porte St. Denis' grandeur depicted through black chalk and bodycolor; this Parisian masterpiece captures the essence of French elegance. Finally, journey back centuries ago with a glimpse into Westminster's vibrant street scene circa 1790 - witness the hustle and bustle of London life in its earliest days.