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Wares Collection (#5)

"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: vendor pipes wares Shinichi Suzuki Japanese 1835

vendor pipes wares Shinichi Suzuki Japanese 1835
A vendor of pipes and other wares; Shinichi Suzuki (Japanese, 1835 - 1919); Japan; about 1873 - 1883; Hand-colored Albumen silver print

Background imageWares Collection: c. 1880s Italy - Italy, probably Sicily street vendors, boys

c. 1880s Italy - Italy, probably Sicily street vendors, boys
c.1880s Italy - southern Italy, probably Sicily street vendor with his wares - boy selling vegetables

Background imageWares Collection: Butchers Shop of J G Randall of Muswell Hill Road, London

Butchers Shop of J G Randall of Muswell Hill Road, London. Date: circa 1905

Background imageWares Collection: London Trade Card - Mrs Holts Italian Warehouse

London Trade Card - Mrs Holts Italian Warehouse at the two Olive Posts in the Strand. Selling Italian silks, satins, velvets, damasks, fans, hats, as well as various Italian foodstuffs. 18th century

Background imageWares Collection: Kosovo - Street Market at Pristina

Kosovo - Street Market at Pristina
Street Market at Pristina (Prishtina), the capital and largest city of Kosovo. Date: circa 1906

Background imageWares Collection: Llangwm cockle woman, Haverfordwest, South Wales

Llangwm cockle woman, Haverfordwest, South Wales
An elderly cockle woman from the coastal village of Llangwm rests outside St Marys Church in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, South Wales. She is on her way to the Portfield area of the town

Background imageWares Collection: A Japanese vegetable seller and Geisha

A Japanese vegetable seller and Geisha
A Japanese vegetable seller, his wares in many baskets hung on a long yolk, sells to a young geisha woman

Background imageWares Collection: Elaborate rugs for sale in Jaiselmeer market, Rajasthan, India

Elaborate rugs for sale in Jaiselmeer market, Rajasthan, India. Elaborate rugs for sale in Jaiselmeer market, Rajasthan, India

Background imageWares Collection: A skilled craftsman puts the finishes touches to a

A skilled craftsman puts the finishes touches to a replica of a Pate Island chair. Wood carving is the most important craft in Lamu and sustains the greatest number of artisans

Background imageWares Collection: Display of rugs in a shop in Addis Ababas Merkato, or market

Display of rugs in a shop in Addis Ababas Merkato, or market

Background imageWares Collection: Grotesque Fish Merchants - Algeria

Grotesque Fish Merchants - Algeria
Grotesque Fish Merchants, shouting their wares up to the houses - Algeria. Date: circa 1903

Background imageWares Collection: Man selling ginger beer, 1870

Man selling ginger beer, 1870
Man selling glasses of ginger beer from a stall in the street in London, 1870. Date: 1870

Background imageWares Collection: Gansevoort Market in New York City, USA

Gansevoort Market in New York City, USA
The Gansevoort Market is located in the Meatpacking District in New York City. For decades it was a market hosting farmers from miles around who came to sell their wares. Date: 1905

Background imageWares Collection: French Trade Show - Algerian Ceramics of E Soupireau

French Trade Show - Algerian Ceramics of E Soupireau on display. One wonders whether the fine gentleman on the left is Monsieur Soupireau himself

Background imageWares Collection: Shopkeeper with his wares, Thailand

Shopkeeper with his wares, Thailand. Date: circa 1970s

Background imageWares Collection: Pedlar Sells his Wares

Pedlar Sells his Wares
A pedlar (or chapman) shows his wares to the inhabitants of a country village. Date: 17th century

Background imageWares Collection: Joe Haynes / Quack Doctor

Joe Haynes / Quack Doctor
Joe Haynes, a quack doctor out selling his wares Date: 18th century

Background imageWares Collection: Facade of Abbey of Saint-Gilles, France

Facade of Abbey of Saint-Gilles, France
Facade of the Abbey of Saint-Gilles is a Benedictine monastery in Saint-Gilles, southern France - two vegetable sellers sit in front selling their wares. Date: circa 1910

Background imageWares Collection: French charlatan selling his wares in the street

French charlatan selling his wares in the street
A French charlatan selling his wares in the street. Date: 18th century

Background imageWares Collection: Pueblo Indians selling wares, New Mexico, USA

Pueblo Indians selling wares, New Mexico, USA
Pueblo Indians selling their wares at a railway station in New Mexico, USA. Date: 1902

Background imageWares Collection: Chinese merchant with hand-drawn wagon with sail

Chinese merchant with hand-drawn wagon with sail.. Handcolored woodcut from Auguste Wahlens Manners, Customs and Costumes of all the People of the World, Brussels, 1845

Background imageWares Collection: Balladier

Balladier
and buy the fair ballads I have in my pack. Street balladier selling his wares. From Old London Cries (1885) Date: 1885

Background imageWares Collection: Seller of iron wares

Seller of iron wares
Buy a fork or a fire shovel. Street seller of iron wares. From Old London Cries (1885) Date: 1885

Background imageWares Collection: Doll maker

Doll maker
Buy a doll Miss. Dollmaker selling her wares. From Old London Cries (1885) Date: 1885

Background imageWares Collection: Street scene in Egypt

Street scene in Egypt with Western women being sold Egyptian wares

Background imageWares Collection: Broom and basket vendor, Japan

Broom and basket vendor, Japan. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageWares Collection: Rag Fair silhouette

Rag Fair silhouette
Silhouette of a Rag Fair in London, showing a woman stall holder displaying her wares which range from old boots to fire bellows. Date: 1926

Background imageWares Collection: Skeletons hawking, wares, shouting, teetotalers, drunkards, old men, kids, tomcats

Skeletons hawking, wares, shouting, teetotalers, drunkards, old men, kids, tomcats
Skeletons hawking their wares and shouting about teetotalers, drunkards, old men and kids, tomcats and working girls, Jose Guadalupe Posada (Mexican, 1851-1913), ca. 1900-1910

Background imageWares Collection: Bowl Horseman Spearing Serpent late 1300s early 1400s

Bowl Horseman Spearing Serpent late 1300s early 1400s
Artokoloro

Background imageWares Collection: Asao Jujiro Cake Seller Ikushima Shingoro Bushi

Asao Jujiro Cake Seller Ikushima Shingoro Bushi
Artokoloro

Background imageWares Collection: Guatemala, Santiago Sacatepequez. Souvenirs in market in Santiago Sacatepquez, Guatemala

Guatemala, Santiago Sacatepequez. Souvenirs in market in Santiago Sacatepquez, Guatemala
Guatemala, Santiago, Sacatepequez. Souvenirs in market in Santiago, Sacatepequez, Guatemala

Background imageWares Collection: Guatemala, Chichicastenango. Local outdoor market

Guatemala, Chichicastenango. Local outdoor market

Background imageWares Collection: Guatemala, Chichicastenango. Scarlet macaw

Guatemala, Chichicastenango. Scarlet macaw

Background imageWares Collection: Street with shops and people in Vietnamese town

Street with shops and people in Vietnamese town

Background imageWares Collection: Victorian Market Scene (b / w photo)

Victorian Market Scene (b / w photo)
XJF437924 Victorian Market Scene (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageWares Collection: Death comes to the Pedlar, engraved by Georg Scharffenberg, from Der Todten Tanz

Death comes to the Pedlar, engraved by Georg Scharffenberg, from Der Todten Tanz
KW278042 Death comes to the Pedlar, engraved by Georg Scharffenberg, from Der Todten Tanz, published Basel, 1843 (litho) by Holbein the Younger

Background imageWares Collection: The Marche des Innocents, c. 1814 (oil on canvas)

The Marche des Innocents, c. 1814 (oil on canvas)
XIR222742 The Marche des Innocents, c.1814 (oil on canvas) by Tardieu, Jean-Charles (1765-1830); 73.5x92 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageWares Collection: The Travelling Plaster Figure Salesman, 1883 (oil on canvas)

The Travelling Plaster Figure Salesman, 1883 (oil on canvas)
XIR162108 The Travelling Plaster Figure Salesman, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Bellange, Joseph-Louis-Hippolyte (1800-1866); Louvre, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Background imageWares Collection: A Peddler Selling Scarves to Women from Troyes (oil on canvas)

A Peddler Selling Scarves to Women from Troyes (oil on canvas)
XIR200068 A Peddler Selling Scarves to Women from Troyes (oil on canvas) by Valton, Henri (1810-78); Musee Historique de Troyes et de la Champagne

Background imageWares Collection: Robbing a Market Girl, 1807 (w / c, bodycolour, pencil, pen & ink on paper)

Robbing a Market Girl, 1807 (w / c, bodycolour, pencil, pen & ink on paper)
XYC192205 Robbing a Market Girl, 1807 (w/c, bodycolour, pencil, pen & ink on paper) by Heaphy, Thomas (1775-1835); 60x45.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Background imageWares Collection: Woman Peddling Wares, manner of Cornelis Dusart, c. 1690 - c. 1710

Woman Peddling Wares, manner of Cornelis Dusart, c. 1690 - c. 1710

Background imageWares Collection: Brill Koopman, Jacob Laurensz. van der Vinne, Adriaen van Ostade, 1699

Brill Koopman, Jacob Laurensz. van der Vinne, Adriaen van Ostade, 1699

Background imageWares Collection: Village with travelers and cattle traders at inn, A. F. Bargas, 1660-1699

Village with travelers and cattle traders at inn, A. F. Bargas, 1660-1699
Village with travelers and cattle traders at inn, A.F. Bargas, 1660-1699

Background imageWares Collection: View of the Waag in Haarlem, Romeyn de Hooghe, 1688-1689, The Netherlands

View of the Waag in Haarlem, Romeyn de Hooghe, 1688-1689, The Netherlands

Background imageWares Collection: The Pedlar, published by Hartman Schopper (woodcut) (b / w photo)

The Pedlar, published by Hartman Schopper (woodcut) (b / w photo)
XJF137042 The Pedlar, published by Hartman Schopper (woodcut) (b/w photo) by German School, (16th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Background imageWares Collection: Torre dos Clerigos, Oporto, Portugal, 1837 (oil on canvas)

Torre dos Clerigos, Oporto, Portugal, 1837 (oil on canvas)
XYC136569 Torre dos Clerigos, Oporto, Portugal, 1837 (oil on canvas) by Holland, James (1799-1870); 55.2x38.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Background imageWares Collection: Kenya-Tourism-Market

Kenya-Tourism-Market
A Kenyan seller displays his wares at the Msai market in Nairobi. AFP PHOTO/ SIMON MAINA / AFP PHOTO / SIMON MAINA

Background imageWares Collection: Chinese woman carrying her wares to market

Chinese woman carrying her wares to market in two bags tied to the end of a yolk across her shoulders. Note the wonderful spelling mistake: " Happy New Year and Maxs" !! Date: 1910s




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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.