Traders Collection (page 7)

Key and Bloor, wholesale and retail linen and woollen drapers, tailors, hatters, silk mercers, milliners (engraving)
731572 Key and Bloor, wholesale and retail linen and woollen drapers, tailors, hatters, silk mercers, milliners (engraving) by English School

Newcastle Quayside (b / w photo)
XJF466225 Newcastle Quayside (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Two of a trade hate one another, 1932 (colour litho)
473421 Two of a trade hate one another, 1932 (colour litho) by Bull, Rene(1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese proverb with parallels in many cultures referring to jealousy)

The Silk Bazaar, 1865 (colour litho)
STC468919 The Silk Bazaar, 1865 (colour litho) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Stamboul, Souvenir de l Orient, published by Lemercier, Paris)

La Coulisse de la Bourse, 1854 (lithograph)
3471722 La Coulisse de la Bourse, 1854 (lithograph) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Les differents publics de Paris ); French, out of copyright

Vinegar seller (engraving)
3648021 Vinegar seller (engraving) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vinegar seller)

Pastry Seller (engraving)
3648012 Pastry Seller (engraving) by Bouchardon, Edme (1698-1762) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pastry Seller. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by)

Old Bricklayer (engraving)
3647995 Old Bricklayer (engraving) by Bouchardon, Edme (1698-1762) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Old Bricklayer)

A View of Yokohama Harbour (Koki Yokohama ichiran), 1860 (colour woodblock print
2969391 A View of Yokohama Harbour (Koki Yokohama ichiran), 1860 (colour woodblock print; oban diptych) by Yoshimori, Utagawa (fl.1863); The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Caledonian Market (b / w photo)
3637363 Caledonian Market (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for Wonderful London by St John Adcock (Fleetway, c 1930)

Paris: the markets (colour litho)
3622009 Paris: the markets (colour litho) by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paris: the markets. Illustration for Abroad by Thomas Crane and Ellen Houghton (Marcus Ward)

Love Laughs at Rain, 1891 (oil on canvas)
3601928 Love Laughs at Rain, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Small, William (1843-1931); 126.5x172.8 cm; Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, Worcestershire, UK; Scottish, out of copyright

Spitalfields Market, East London, showing the names of several traders, including Bradley & Sons, Potter Oyler, George Isles, James Ruane and A May. Date: circa 1910

Milk seller, Delhi, India. Date: circa 1910

The Flower Woman (colour litho)
960926 The Flower Woman (colour litho) by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Flower Woman, illustrating lines of verse, alonsgide a poem titled Cleopatras Needle)

The Cats Meat Man (colour litho)
960922 The Cats Meat Man (colour litho) by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cats Meat Man, with lines of verse illustrated by a street vendor with a basket)

The Muffin Man (colour litho)
960916 The Muffin Man (colour litho) by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Muffin Man, with lines of verse illustrated by an image of the muffin man carrying a tray of)

The Milk Woman (colour litho)
960915 The Milk Woman (colour litho) by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Milk Woman, verse illustrated by an image of a woman carrying milk churns with a yoke)

Street vendors, Sierra Leone, West Africa. 1892

The Town Hall on Dam Square, Amsterdam, 1672 (oil on canvas)
1765798 The Town Hall on Dam Square, Amsterdam, 1672 (oil on canvas) by Berckheyde, Gerrit Adriaensz (1638-98); 33.5A--41.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Humber stand at Motor Show, Olympia 1907
Motor Show at Olympia, with a selection of British Humber vehicles on display. Date: November 1907

Motor Show at Olympia 1907
Sixth International Motor Exhibition, held at Olympia, under the auspices of the Society of Motor Manufactures and Traders. November 1907

Indian bazaar or native market place (engraving)
974113 Indian bazaar or native market place (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian bazaar or native market place)

Construction of ArtaXerxes Bridge of boats by Phoenician sailors (litho)
1266060 Construction of ArtaXerxes Bridge of boats by Phoenician sailors (litho) by Weatherstone, A.C. (fl.1888-1929); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Levantine Port - The Levant is an approximate historical geographical term referring to a large area in the Eastern Mediterranean

Fish market of Havana, Cuba (chromolitho)
1093251 Fish market of Havana, Cuba (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fish market of Havana, Cuba)

Market Place and Old Market House, Ledbury, Herefordshire. Date: circa 1900s

Automobile exhibition 1905
General view of Cordingleys motor show at the Agricultural Hall, Islington, London. 1905

Automobile exhibition 1903
General view of the motor show in the Agricultural Hall, Islington in London, organised by the Automobile Club. circa 1903

Motor show at Olympia 1905
General view of the motor show at Olympia. 1905

Motoring show at Olympia 1905
Photograph of the exhibition at the Olympia, London, showing stands displaying the latest automobiles. 1905

Stanley Cycle Show at the Royal Agricultural Hall 1905
Photograph of the exhibition at the Royal Agricultural Hall, showing stands displaying the latest bicycles. Date: 1905

With the Sherbro Expeditionary Force in Sierra Leone, an Attack on the "3rd West India"Camp (litho)
1063488 With the Sherbro Expeditionary Force in Sierra Leone, an Attack on the " 3rd West India" Camp (litho) by Nash

Trying to sell British soldiers swagger sticks
Very good, very nice sticks -- two Egyptian street traders try to sell British soldiers sticks or riding crops, while an elderly Jewish trader holds up a flag of the Allies

Scots soldier pursued by shoeshine boys
Shine, sir -- half piastre. A Scottish soldier with outsized boots polished like mirrors, being pursued by four Egyptian shoeshine boys! Date: 1916

General view of the motor show at Olympia. Date: 1910

Soloman sends presents to Hiram (litho)
1266051 Soloman sends presents to Hiram (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published circa 1920 s)

The Penny-Ice Man (colour litho)
960899 The Penny-Ice Man (colour litho) by Crane, Thomas (1808-59); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Penny-Ice Man, with lines of verse about a street trader)

The fall of New Amsterdam, 1932 (print)
3617898 The fall of New Amsterdam, 1932 (print) by Ferris, Jean Leon Gerome (1863-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Print shows Peter Stuyvesant (1592-1672)

Pursuit of a thief through the Marche Saint-Honore, Paris (colour litho)
2807735 Pursuit of a thief through the Marche Saint-Honore, Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pursuit of a thief through the Marche Saint-Honore)

Market Place at Napha, 1855 (colour litho)
1272358 Market Place at Napha, 1855 (colour litho) by Heine, Wilhelm Joseph (1813-39); 14.375x22.5 cm; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: Heine, W.|Sarony & Co)

Russian trading post in Kashgar (engraving)
3627334 Russian trading post in Kashgar (engraving) by Durand-Brager, Jean Baptiste Henri (1814-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: Russian trading post in Kashgar)

Knife grinder (engraving)
3648019 Knife grinder (engraving) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Knife grinder. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by)

Pea Shellers (engraving)
3648016 Pea Shellers (engraving) by Bouchardon, Edme (1698-1762) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pea Shellers. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by)

Woman from the Mountains (engraving)
3648015 Woman from the Mountains (engraving) by Bouchardon, Edme (1698-1762) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman from the Mountains)

Oyster Seller (engraving)
3648011 Oyster Seller (engraving) by Bouchardon, Edme (1698-1762) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oyster Seller. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by)

Sweeper (engraving)
3648010 Sweeper (engraving) by Bouchardon, Edme (1698-1762) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sweeper. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg Hirth)

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Traders, the backbone of global commerce, have long shaped the world's economic landscape. From the bustling floors of the London Stock Exchange to the vibrant Stock Jobbers Pitches, their expertise and intuition drive markets forward. In a mesmerizing Venice travel poster, they can depicted as adventurers navigating canals and bridges, symbolizing their ability to explore new horizons in search of profitable opportunities. Similarly, Murraygate in Dundee comes alive with celebrations honoring the Jute Industry - a testament to traders' pivotal role in fostering industries that sustain communities. Traveling eastward to Hong Kong's bustling streets in the 1890s captures an era when traders from around the world converged on this vibrant hub. The scene encapsulates both cultural diversity and fierce competition as merchants jostle for customers' attention. A satirical oil painting portrays Tulip Mania's folly - a cautionary tale reminding us that even seasoned they are fall victim to irrational exuberance. Meanwhile, Pauline Baynes' Frost Fair on Thames showcases how resourceful traders adapt during challenging times by transforming frozen rivers into thriving marketplaces. The carts brimming with fruit and vegetables at Covent Gardens flower market epitomize not only abundance but also meticulous trading practices honed over generations. This scene is mirrored by Aberdeen Fish Market where fishermen-turned-traders ensure fresh catches reach tables far and wide. Journeying back in time to Pompeii's Arch of Augustus transports us to an ancient marketplace where Roman merchants thrived through shrewd negotiations and trade routes spanning continents. Their legacy lives on today through modern-day traders who continue building upon centuries-old traditions. As we return full circle to London Stock Exchange once more, we witness its enduring significance as a global financial hub where millions of trades occur daily – each one shaping economies worldwide.