Trades Collection (#44)

Lavender Seller / St Cries
" Six bunches a penny, sweet bloomin lavender"

Pedlar Selling Cloth
A travelling salesmen shows a young woman a bolt of patterned cloth. He has a yard stick ready to measure her order. A women in the background embroiders

Marchand De Tisane
French vendor of tisane (herbal tea)

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

Knife Grindr Portugal
His donkey waits patiently while a Portuguese knife- grinder exercises his trade

Ballad Singers
Ballad singers: the man plays the violin and hobbles on his false wooden leg, while the woman sings from the ballad sheets

C19 French Schoolbook
Two pages from a French schoolbook, with a scene from an ecole maternelle (= dame school) and images of trades

Shoeshiners / Fortune / 1935
Gentlemen having their shoes polished, some read the paper

Knife Grinder
Knife grinder

C17 Knife Grinder / 44
A grinder sharpens a knife on a grindstone

C17 Porter / Woodcut / 37
A porter staggers along a country road, bowed down beneath the weight of his bags

Cocoa Drink Seller
A French vendor of cocoa or hot chocolate

Trades Unions Demo
TRADES UNION REFORM demonstration, London : the crowd in Waterloo Place

TALLY MAN
A TALLY MAN in a cottage - a house-to-house trader who sold goods on instalment, keeping a tally of what his customers owed him - an early form of buying on credit

A Bird Seller C16
a seller of eggs and dairy produce

Poultry Seller
a poultry seller

Victorian Tinker / 1867
A Victorian tinker checking his handiwork

Street Trade / Bread
A London baker with a basket full of loaves

Selling Bread in Cuba
A panadero - a baker of Cuba

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)

Street Trades / Ballads
A ballad singer/seller of the London streets : Buy the fair Ballads I have in my pack !

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"Embracing the Craftsmanship: A Journey through Time and Trades" Step into a world where skills were honed, trades union membership certificates proudly displayed, and craftsmanship reigned supreme. Witness the dedication of a house carpenter meticulously planing a board on his sturdy bench, each stroke bringing forth perfection. In the bustling streets of yesteryears, an advertisement catches your eye - the Trades Unionists Sheep Shear Co-operative Society steel sheep shears from Brunswick Works in Eldon Street. A testament to unity and quality, these shears symbolize the power of collective effort. As you wander further, a vibrant poster beckons you towards Pollards Storefitters. Their expertise in transforming spaces is evident as they promise to create wonders within walls that hold stories untold. Amidst this tapestry lies an enchanting aroma - "Who will buy my sweet blooming lavender?" calls out a vendor with pride. The street sausage seller tempts passersby with sizzling delights while builders diligently shape structures that stand tall against time's relentless march. Butchery tools lay scattered nearby; their purpose clear - to carve artistry out of meaty canvases. And who can forget the watercress girls? In 1882, they graced London's streets with bundles of fresh green goodness, adding color and health to every corner. A penny-ice man operates his crane-like contraption; children eagerly await their icy treats amidst summer's scorching heat. The street trade grinder sharpens blades for those seeking precision cuts while jewellers delicately craft intricate pieces at their leather-covered benches. Trades unite us all; they are threads woven into society's fabric throughout history. From humble beginnings to grand achievements, these snapshots capture moments frozen in time – reminders that behind every trade lies passion and skill passed down through generations. So let us celebrate these unsung heroes who transform raw materials into works of art, who shape our world with their hands and hearts.