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"Wares from Around the World: A Captivating Journey through Street Scenes, Markets, and Bazaars" Step into a vibrant street scene in Cairo captured by Charles Robertson

Background imageWares Collection: In the Market, 1900 (watercolour)

In the Market, 1900 (watercolour)
658424 In the Market, 1900 (watercolour) by Roda, Gabriel Puig (1865-1919); 50.8x77.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Market. Gabriel Puig Roda (1865-1919). Watercolour

Background imageWares Collection: Coming from St. Ives Market (oil on canvas)

Coming from St. Ives Market (oil on canvas)
CH402047 Coming from St. Ives Market (oil on canvas) by Walker, Macbeth Robert (1848-1910); 94.5x175 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageWares Collection: Crowds at King Jimmy Market, Freetown, Sierra Leone (b / w photo)

Crowds at King Jimmy Market, Freetown, Sierra Leone (b / w photo)
6033725 Crowds at King Jimmy Market, Freetown, Sierra Leone (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crowds at King Jimmy Market, Freetown, Sierra Leone)

Background imageWares Collection: Woman in traditional costume, possibly Northern Africa (coloured photo)

Woman in traditional costume, possibly Northern Africa (coloured photo)
6033683 Woman in traditional costume, possibly Northern Africa (coloured photo) by European Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman in traditional costume)

Background imageWares Collection: Fair (engraving)

Fair (engraving)
3646952 Fair (engraving) by Strauch, Georg (1613-75) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fair. Illustration from unidentified late 19th century history book)

Background imageWares Collection: Michigan Stove Co.s exhibit, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia

Michigan Stove Co.s exhibit, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia
3709909 Michigan Stove Co.s exhibit, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (albumen print) by Centennial Photographic Co

Background imageWares Collection: Food and produce stall, St Petersburg, c. late C19th (b / w photo)

Food and produce stall, St Petersburg, c. late C19th (b / w photo)
745399 Food and produce stall, St Petersburg, c.late C19th (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageWares Collection: A Peddler Selling his Wares in Old Holland (chromolitho)

A Peddler Selling his Wares in Old Holland (chromolitho)
735351 A Peddler Selling his Wares in Old Holland (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Peddler Selling his Wares in Old Holland)

Background imageWares Collection: Streetsellers (chromolitho)

Streetsellers (chromolitho)
735687 Streetsellers (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Streetsellers. Liebig card)

Background imageWares Collection: The Merchant, David Lezzato Caddavano, from Gli abiti dei Veneziani

The Merchant, David Lezzato Caddavano, from Gli abiti dei Veneziani
TPG188193 The Merchant, David Lezzato Caddavano, from Gli abiti dei Veneziani (w/c on paper) (b/w photo) (see 188192 for accompanying text) by Grevenbroeck, Jan van (1731-1807); Museo Correr, Venice

Background imageWares Collection: Porcelain Shop (gouache and w/c on paper)

Porcelain Shop (gouache and w/c on paper)
PEM216859 Porcelain Shop (gouache and w/c on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); Peabody Essex Museum, Salem, Massachusetts, USA; © Peabody Essex Museum ; Chinese, out of copyright

Background imageWares Collection: The Poultry Merchant, from a book on the street calls of Peking, c

The Poultry Merchant, from a book on the street calls of Peking, c
CHT176865 The Poultry Merchant, from a book on the street calls of Peking, c.1785 (w/c and gouache on paper) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageWares Collection: Picturesque Porta Palazzo market, in Turin, on fire, fifteen banks destroyed

Picturesque Porta Palazzo market, in Turin, on fire, fifteen banks destroyed and various people blurred (colour litho)
2815640 Picturesque Porta Palazzo market, in Turin, on fire, fifteen banks destroyed and various people blurred (colour litho) by Beltrame

Background imageWares Collection: A Bundle of Truths, 1811 (hand-coloured engraving)

A Bundle of Truths, 1811 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562170 A Bundle of Truths, 1811 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageWares Collection: Japanese toy merchant selling to the Ainu (chromolitho)

Japanese toy merchant selling to the Ainu (chromolitho)
2788859 Japanese toy merchant selling to the Ainu (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Japanese toy merchant selling to the Ainu)

Background imageWares Collection: Man carrying water, Jerusalem (coloured photo)

Man carrying water, Jerusalem (coloured photo)
6033686 Man carrying water, Jerusalem (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man carrying water, Jerusalem)

Background imageWares Collection: Herrings and packers at Gorleston, Norfolk (chromolitho)

Herrings and packers at Gorleston, Norfolk (chromolitho)
6031736 Herrings and packers at Gorleston, Norfolk (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Herrings and packers at Gorleston, Norfolk)

Background imageWares Collection: Well Cleaner, Oyster Seller and Vinegar Seller at the time of Louis XIII (1601-43)

Well Cleaner, Oyster Seller and Vinegar Seller at the time of Louis XIII (1601-43)
PER207536 Well Cleaner, Oyster Seller and Vinegar Seller at the time of Louis XIII (1601-43), from Costumes de Paris a Travers les Siecles ed

Background imageWares Collection: Man and woman of Vienna, Austria, 1818

Man and woman of Vienna, Austria, 1818
6338132 Man and woman of Vienna, Austria, 1818 by English School, (18th century); (add.info.: Man and woman of Vienna, Austria, 1818. She carries a basket of wares to sell)

Background imageWares Collection: Tetzels procession for the sale of indulgences (litho)

Tetzels procession for the sale of indulgences (litho)
6005039 Tetzels procession for the sale of indulgences (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tetzels procession for the sale of indulgences)

Background imageWares Collection: Advertisement for Finns Stores, Canterbury, Kent (b / w photo)

Advertisement for Finns Stores, Canterbury, Kent (b / w photo)
5996952 Advertisement for Finns Stores, Canterbury, Kent (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Finns Stores, Canterbury, Kent)

Background imageWares Collection: The Pedlar (engraving)

The Pedlar (engraving)
3646510 The Pedlar (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pedlar. From Holbeins Totentanz (Danse Macabre)

Background imageWares Collection: A Weaver, Tailor, Hatter and Braid Maker Give Their Orders to a Dyer (chromolitho)

A Weaver, Tailor, Hatter and Braid Maker Give Their Orders to a Dyer (chromolitho)
735434 A Weaver, Tailor, Hatter and Braid Maker Give Their Orders to a Dyer (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Weaver, Tailor)

Background imageWares Collection: Strange Misfortunes (Colour Litho)

Strange Misfortunes (Colour Litho)
2778314 Strange Misfortunes (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The weird misfortunes)

Background imageWares Collection: Market in Venice selling fabrics from many lands, 1150 (chromolitho)

Market in Venice selling fabrics from many lands, 1150 (chromolitho)
2788846 Market in Venice selling fabrics from many lands, 1150 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Market in Venice selling fabrics from many lands)

Background imageWares Collection: Silk merchants in Ancient Rome (chromolitho)

Silk merchants in Ancient Rome (chromolitho)
2782871 Silk merchants in Ancient Rome (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silk merchants in Ancient Rome)

Background imageWares Collection: Fruit Seller, 1862 (oil on canvas)

Fruit Seller, 1862 (oil on canvas)
650864 Fruit Seller, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Perry, Enoch Wood (1831-1915); 30.5x34.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Fruit Seller. Enoch Wood Perry (1831-1915). Oil on canvas

Background imageWares Collection: Pharmacy or Drug Shop, 1865 (colour litho)

Pharmacy or Drug Shop, 1865 (colour litho)
STC468917 Pharmacy or Drug Shop, 1865 (colour litho) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Stamboul, Souvenir de l Orient, published by Lemercier, Paris)

Background imageWares Collection: Peasants on their way to Market (oil on canvas)

Peasants on their way to Market (oil on canvas)
CH401585 Peasants on their way to Market (oil on canvas) by Boeckhorst, Jan (1605-68) & Snyders, Frans (1579-1657); 226x279.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageWares Collection: Outside the Print- Sellers Shop, c. 1860-1863 (oil on panel)

Outside the Print- Sellers Shop, c. 1860-1863 (oil on panel)
1068850 Outside the PrintA- Sellers Shop, c.1860-1863 (oil on panel) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); 49.5x40 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Foundation for the Arts Collection, Mrs. John B

Background imageWares Collection: Printseller, J Seago, trade card (engraving)

Printseller, J Seago, trade card (engraving)
983982 Printseller, J Seago, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Printseller, J Seago, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Background imageWares Collection: Young Venetian Vendors, (oil on canvas)

Young Venetian Vendors, (oil on canvas)
658963 Young Venetian Vendors, (oil on canvas) by Paoletti, Antonio (1834-1912); 50.2x70.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Young Venetian Vendors. Antonio Ermolao Paoletti (1834-1912)

Background imageWares Collection: The Carpet Seller, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white on paper)

The Carpet Seller, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white on paper)
658642 The Carpet Seller, (pencil and watercolour heightened with white on paper) by Rosati, Giulio (1858-1917); 52x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Carpet Seller)

Background imageWares Collection: The Poultry Sellers, 1727 (oil on panel)

The Poultry Sellers, 1727 (oil on panel)
659295 The Poultry Sellers, 1727 (oil on panel) by Mieris, Willem van (1662-1747); 40x33.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Poultry Sellers. Willem van Mieris (1662-1747). Oil on panel

Background imageWares Collection: Women in the Fish Market, Boulogne (?), (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)

Women in the Fish Market, Boulogne (?), (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
652087 Women in the Fish Market, Boulogne (?), (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Caffieri, Hector (1847-1932); 60.9x44.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Women in the Fish Market)

Background imageWares Collection: The Cake Seller, from a book on the street calls of Peking, c

The Cake Seller, from a book on the street calls of Peking, c
CHT176868 The Cake Seller, from a book on the street calls of Peking, c.1785 (w/c and gouache on paper) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageWares Collection: Egyptian bread sellers on a street (b / w photo)

Egyptian bread sellers on a street (b / w photo)
6033644 Egyptian bread sellers on a street (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Egyptian bread sellers on a street)

Background imageWares Collection: Fruit stall at Blackpool market, Lancashire (coloured photo)

Fruit stall at Blackpool market, Lancashire (coloured photo)
6031737 Fruit stall at Blackpool market, Lancashire (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fruit stall at Blackpool market, Lancashire)

Background imageWares Collection: Market scene in Northern Algeria (colour litho)

Market scene in Northern Algeria (colour litho)
6033696 Market scene in Northern Algeria (colour litho) by Hardy, Evelyn Stuart (1865-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Market scene in Northern Algeria)

Background imageWares Collection: The Gypsy (oil on panel)

The Gypsy (oil on panel)
3822390 The Gypsy (oil on panel) by Marshall, Thomas Falcon (1818-78); 30.4x50 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; English, out of copyright

Background imageWares Collection: A Turkish Bazaar, 1867 (watercolour)

A Turkish Bazaar, 1867 (watercolour)
824076 A Turkish Bazaar, 1867 (watercolour) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); 52x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Turkish Bazaar. Amadeo Preziosi (1816-1882). Watercolour. Signed and dated 1867

Background imageWares Collection: A Selection of Silk and Satin, (oil on canvas)

A Selection of Silk and Satin, (oil on canvas)
989737 A Selection of Silk and Satin, (oil on canvas) by Soulacroix, Joseph Frederick Charles (1825-79); 73x82.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Selection of Silk and Satin)

Background imageWares Collection: Rue de Petit Chouard (?), 1911 (gold-toned albumen print)

Rue de Petit Chouard (?), 1911 (gold-toned albumen print)
991450 Rue de Petit Chouard (?), 1911 (gold-toned albumen print) by Atget, Eugene (1856-1927); 22.86x17.46 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Rue de Petit Chouard (?). Eugene Atget (1856-1927)

Background imageWares Collection: Selling his Wares (w / c on paper)

Selling his Wares (w / c on paper)
3056891 Selling his Wares (w/c on paper) by Hay, George (1831-1913); Private Collection; Scottish, out of copyright

Background imageWares Collection: Main Building, from east gallery, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (b / w photo)

Main Building, from east gallery, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (b / w photo)
3708804 Main Building, from east gallery, Centennial Exhibition, Philadelphia, 1876 (b/w photo) by Centennial Photographic Co

Background imageWares Collection: Coppersmith, 1720 (chromolitho)

Coppersmith, 1720 (chromolitho)
2817204 Coppersmith, 1720 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Coppersmith, 1720. Educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageWares Collection: During the hour of the evening walk, in a street in Livorno, a car, jumped from the road

During the hour of the evening walk, in a street in Livorno, a car, jumped from the road on... (colour litho)
2783536 During the hour of the evening walk, in a street in Livorno, a car, jumped from the road on... (colour litho) by Beltrame




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"Wares from Around the World: A Captivating Journey through Street Scenes, Markets, and Bazaars" Step into a vibrant street scene in Cairo captured by Charles Robertson, where an array entices passersby with their exotic charm. In Rio de Janeiro, a street vendor skillfully displays his merchandise, offering glimpses into the colorful culture of Brazil. Travel back in time to 1796 through a hand-colored etching showcasing itinerant dealers selling dustable ware, reminding us of the rich history behind these everyday items. Colombo's native boutique invites visitors to explore its treasures and experience Sri Lanka's unique craftsmanship firsthand. Immerse yourself in the bustling Arab bazaar of Tunisia as merchants passionately negotiate over their diverse wares that reflect centuries-old traditions. Transported to the 1930s, sandal sellers captivate our attention with their intricate designs and timeless elegance. Discover Guatemala's Chichicastenango market where local vendors proudly showcase their goods amidst a lively atmosphere filled with colors and scents. Tunisia's Arab bazar beckons explorers with its maze-like alleys brimming with spices, textiles, and other captivating wares waiting to be discovered. Ghent's market offers a glimpse into Belgium's thriving trade history as locals gather around stalls overflowing with fresh produce and artisanal delights. Journey to Baghdad's hardware shop where tools from all corners of Iraq are meticulously arranged, reflecting the importance of craftsmanship in daily life. Montevideo Ciudad Vieja district enchants visitors with its greengrocers' display bursting with vibrant fruits and vegetables that celebrate Uruguay’s agricultural abundance. Finally, step inside East India Pavilion litho from 1893 for an immersive experience surrounded by opulent wares representing India’s rich cultural heritage. From Cairo to Colombo and beyond – join us on this captivating journey around the world through various markets showcasing an incredible variety that tell stories of craftsmanship, culture, and commerce.