Tradesmen Collection (#45)

The Theatrical Tradesman. early 19th century

Paris street tradesman, Le Froiteur (Frotteur)
Petites Industries Parisiennes - Le Froiteur (Frotteur). 1851

Market in Beirut (Beyrouth), Lebanon
Arabic Market (Souk) in Beirut (Beyrouth), capital of Lebanon. Date: circa 1910

Victorian Scrap -- Butcher. late 19th century

Waiting for the Verdict -- at the cobbler s
Waiting for the Verdict -- a little girl wonders if the cobbler will be able to repair her boots. 1893

London Trade Card - Masefields Paper Hanging and Papier Mache Manufactory in the Strand. 18th century

London Trade Card - Thomas Gibbons, Wig Maker
London Trade Card - Thomas Gibbons, Peruke (Wig) Maker, at the Blue and White Peruke, Rosemary Lane, wholesale and retail. 18th century

London Trade Card - Matthias Darly, Paper Hangings
London Trade Card - Matthias Darly, Manufactory for Paper Hangings, painter, engraver and paper stainer, wholesale and retail, at the Acorn, facing Hungerford, Strand

London Trade Card - James Rodwell, Upholsterer and Sworn Appraiser, at the Royal Bed and Star, 2nd door from the corner of New Broad Street, facing Bedlam Walk in Moorfields. 18th century

London Trade Card - Thomas Sandby, artist
London Trade Card - Thomas Paul Sandby (1753-1832), artist (son of Thomas Sandby), St Georges Row, Oxford Street, offering drawing lessons

London Trade Card - Daniel Richards, Stationer, at St Andrews Church, Holborn. Wholesale and retail. 18th century

London Trade Card - William Conaway, Lamp Seller
London Trade Card - William Conaway, near the Bull Head in Dean Street, by St Anns Church, selling lamps, lanterns and irons, and servants to light them. 18th century

London Trade Card - John Clark, Lamp Lighter, Denmark Street near St Giles Church. 18th century

London Trade Card - Benjamin Cole, textiles
London Trade Card - Benjamin Cole, at the Sun in St Pauls Churchyard, importing and selling cambrics, lawn, macklin, English lace and edging, wholesale and retail. 18th century

London Trade Card - William Browne, Fishing Tackle, at the sign of the Fish, Black Horse Alley, near Fleet Bridge. 18th century

London Trade Card - John Edwards, Coal Merchant, at the Old Collier and Cart, Fleet Ditch, near Holborn Bridge. 18th century

London Trade Card - Thomas Berry, Leather Clogs
London Trade Card - Thomas Berry at the Patten & Crown under St Dunstans Church in Fleet Street, selling Leather Clogs. 18th century

London Trade Card - Charles Peter, Surgeon
London Trade Card - Charles Peter (c.1648-17??), Surgeon to King Charles II in the Dutch Wars, Surgeon of the Horseguards to King James II and Surgeon of the Household to King William

London Trade Card - Richard Siddall, Chemist at the Golden Head in Panton Street near the Haymarket. 18th century

London Trade Card - Sedan Chair Maker
London Trade Card - W Insley, Sedan Chair Maker, Marylebone Street, St James s, London. 18th century

London Trade Card - Bun House at Chelsea
London Trade Card - a perspective view of David Loudons Bun House (shop) at Chelsea, by Royal Appointment. They sold Chelsea buns and hot cross buns. circa 1750

The Round Game of Happy Families, Mr Scraps
Chad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Mr Scraps the Butcher. circa 1910

The Round Game of Happy Families, box design
Chad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, box design, showing Mr Scraps the Butcher. circa 1910

London street scene - The Coster Girl
A series of postcards showing women (in various jobs) in London - The Coster Girl.. Romanian-born sculptor and illustrator Alexander Popini served in the Royal Air Force during World War I

Poulterers, Mexico City, Mexico
Poulterers (Chicken breeders) ( Polleros ) with the Cathedral (or Basilica) of Guadalupe visible in the background - Mexico City, Mexico. Date: circa 1906

Italy. Florence. Orsanmichele Reliefs of devoted to offices
Italy. Florence. Orsanmichele or Kitchen Garden of St. Michael church. Reliefs of devoted to offices. Farriers. Exterior

Scene in a grocers shop -- No Trust. 19th century

Kay Snap - Mr Black the Sweep. 1930s

Kay Snap - Mr Bacon the Grocer
Kay Snap - Mr. Bacon the Grocer. 1930s

Kay Snap - Mr Cotton the Draper. 1930s

Kay Snap - Mr Trim the Hairdresser. 1930s

Kay Snap - Mr Chop the Butcher. 1930s

Kay Snap - Mr Cod the Fishmonger. 1930s

Alexandria / Arab Quarter
A street in the Arab Quarter of Alexandria. Date: circa 1905

Racial / Iran / Musicians
Persian musicians and tradesmen Date: mid-19th century

Richard Kempenfelt
RICHARD KEMPENFELT Rear-Admiral : drowned when the Royal George refitting at Spithead, heeled over, taking with her 800 crewmen, tradesmen, women and children Date: 1718 - 1782

Tradesmen Buildings at Holkham, Leicester
English domestic architecture: elevations of a Tradesmen Buildings at Holkham, Leicester for the Earl of Leicester. From George Alfred Deans Series of Selected Designs for Country Residences

E Beesley & Son, Homer Street, London
E Beesley & Son (C Beesley), builders and decorators, Homer Street, off Marylebone Road, London. Date: circa 1910

Cartoon, Trader and French soldier, WW1
Cartoon, a trader claims to sell everything in his shop. A French soldier says: What if I offered to buy your wifes heart? The trader replies: That would be five sous

Cartoon, Fighting zone, WW1
Cartoon, Fighting zone. Two French soldiers have just bought food and drink from a trader. The trader is amazed that they keep buying cheap wine from him at an inflated price

Cartoon, Cost of food and drink, WW1
Cartoon illustrating the cost of food and drink during the First World War. Various tradesmen comment on the cost of their produce. Date: 1916

London street vendors in silhouette
Two London street vendors, one of whom seems to be selling some kind of toy. Date: 1926

Limehouse
Scene in a Limehouse Street in London with two-horse coal cart ridden by two tradesmen passing a stationary cart piled high with large boxes and crates Date: 1930s

Preparing Soft Dressed Skins (engraving)
XJF498572 Preparing Soft Dressed Skins (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Part of the leather tanning process.); English, out of copyright

Dyeing Morocco Leather (engraving)
XJF498573 Dyeing Morocco Leather (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Morocco leather is a leather made from goatskin)

Unhairing and Fleshing (engraving)
XJF498570 Unhairing and Fleshing (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Two of the preliminary processes in leather processing to removed the final hair)

Pits in the Court of a Tannery (engraving)
XJF498571 Pits in the Court of a Tannery (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The leather tanning process requires pits; soak pits to wash)

The Haymarket, St. Petersburg, engraved by W. Chevalier (engraving)
XJF417354 The Haymarket, St. Petersburg, engraved by W. Chevalier (engraving) by Vickers, Alfred Gomersal (1810-37) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

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Tradesmen, the unsung heroes of society, have long been depicted in various forms of art and photography. From William Hogarth's iconic Beer Street to Vera Mukhina's powerful sculpture Worker and Kolkhoz Woman, these images capture the essence of hardworking individuals who contribute to the fabric of our communities. In Hogarth's Beer Street, we see tradesmen enjoying a well-deserved break after a day of labor. The bustling streets are filled with merchants and craftsmen, showcasing their skills and providing for their families, and is a celebration of the working class and their integral role in society. Vera Mukhina's sculpture Worker and Kolkhoz Woman stands tall in Moscow as a symbol of unity and strength. This black-and-white photograph captures its grandeur, reminding us that it can not just individuals but part of a collective effort towards progress. Integrity retiring from Office. , an artwork from 1801, portrays a tradesman bidding farewell to his profession with dignity. It serves as a reminder that integrity should be at the core of every trade or occupation. London Trade Card - William Johnson, Wig Maker showcases one specific trade among many others thriving in London during its heyday. These cards were essential marketing tools for tradesmen like Johnson who relied on craftsmanship to attract customers. The image titled Malpas Ferry at Tregothnan landing takes us back to 1887 Cornwall where tradesmen played crucial roles in transportation services. A horse pulling coal delivery cart reminds us that even mundane tasks require skillful execution by these dedicated workers. A grocery store scene captured in Cairo, Egypt highlights how tradesmen serve diverse communities worldwide. They provide essential goods while creating vibrant marketplaces that reflect cultural diversity. The Jewel Box painting depicts exquisite craftsmanship through delicate pencil strokes and watercolors on paper. Tradesmen involved in jewelry-making showcase their meticulous attention to detail while creating timeless pieces cherished by many.