Vegetable Seller Collection (#2)

Greengrocer bringing goods by boat, Marken, Holland, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Greengrocer bringing goods by boat, Marken, Holland, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Vegetable sellers, Gibraltar, 1945. Published by VB Cumbo, Gibraltar

Vegetable pedlar, Japan, 1882. Artist: Felice Beato
Vegetable pedlar, Japan, 1882. A photograph from Labor and Porcelain in Japan, by the United States Consul-General, Yokohama, 1882

Preparing for Market, 1856. Artist: Currier and Ives
Preparing for Market, 1856

Vegetable sellers in the Central Market quarter, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest Flammarion
Vegetable sellers in the Central Market quarter, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)

Vegetable Merchant in Japan, c1890. Artist: Charles Gillot
Vegetable Merchant in Japan, c1890. Illustration from the the booklet Japon, Moeurs et Usages, (Paris, c1890)

The Big Green Market in The Hague, 1769. Artist: Paulus Constantijn la Fargue
The Big Green Market in The Hague, 1769. Found in the collection of the State A Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Chinatown, San Francisco, late 19th century. Artist: John L Stoddard
Chinatown, San Francisco, late 19th century. Illustration from Portfolio of Photographs, of Famous Scenes, Cities and Paintings, published by the Werner Company, (Chicago, c1899)

Native Costume of Sarthe, c1900

Napoleons return to Paris from the Island of Elba, 1815, (c1835). Artist: Francois Georgin
Napoleons return to Paris from the Island of Elba, 1815, (c1835). Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) was exiled by the Allied governments to Elba following his abdication at Fontainebleau

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In the bustling streets of Commercial Road, London, in the years 1926-1927, a greengrocer stood proudly amidst his vibrant array of vegetables. Lost in thoughts and immersed in his trade, he tirelessly catered to the needs of passersby. An itinerant vegetable seller found solace as he reunited with his faithful ass on the streets of London. Together they traversed through the city's maze-like alleys, spreading their fresh produce to those in need. A captivating scene unfolded before the Tower of David in Jerusalem during the late 19th century. The photochrom captured a street adorned with a vegetable seller's stall, offering nourishment amidst historical grandeur. Transporting us back to an era long gone by, a black and white photograph showcased a group of fellahin at the end of their market day. Their weary faces told tales of hard work and perseverance as they concluded another day as vegetable sellers. Even centuries ago, vegetable sellers played an integral role in society. A colored engraving from the 16th century depicted one such vendor diligently tending to his wares - a testament to timeless traditions that have shaped our culinary landscape. Across vast oceans and into exotic lands like the West Indies, linen markets thrived alongside bustling stalls selling fresh vegetables. Amongst this vibrant tapestry was a linen-stall accompanied by an industrious vegetable seller - both contributing to local commerce and sustenance. Traveling further eastward brought us face-to-face with two Japanese women and one man posing gracefully beside water buckets and baskets filled with nature's bounty. In their elegant attire, they embodied grace while embodying roles traditionally associated with nurturing life through food. The fruit and vegetable sellers painted by Joachim Beuckelaer around 1570 transported viewers into lively market scenes where colors burst forth from every corner. These vendors were not just merchants but purveyors of healthful sustenance, their stalls brimming with the earth's offerings.