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Wares Collection (#6)

"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: 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

Background imageWares Collection: Palace of Industries, Irish International Exhibition, Dublin

Palace of Industries, Irish International Exhibition, Dublin
Palace of Industries at the Irish International Exhibition, Dublin. The Stall (left) of the Ardeshir & Co. of Bombay, India - manufacturers of Indian Art Ware. Date: 1907

Background imageWares Collection: London Life - Artists display their work for sale, Hampstead

London Life - Artists display their work for sale, Hampstead. Date: circa 1940

Background imageWares Collection: Lavish interior of an Arab Bazaar, Tunis, Tunisia

Lavish interior of an Arab Bazaar, Tunis, Tunisia Date: circa 1910s

Background imageWares Collection: Russian lantern maker in his shop

Russian lantern maker in his shop Date: 1902

Background imageWares Collection: Russian itinerant street vendor of bread / cakes

Russian itinerant street vendor of bread / cakes Date: 1902

Background imageWares Collection: Russian itinerant street vendor cakes / pastries / biscuits

Russian itinerant street vendor cakes / pastries / biscuits
Russian itinerant street vendor with his tray of covered cakes, pastries and biscuits. Date: 1902

Background imageWares Collection: Russian itinerant street peddlar / vendor

Russian itinerant street peddlar / vendor. Date: 1902

Background imageWares Collection: Russian Basket Seller playing a whistle

Russian Basket Seller playing a whistle (to attract the attention of would-be basket purchasers). Date: 1902

Background imageWares Collection: Two Natives of Bermuda

Two Natives of Bermuda
An elderly Bermudan man pauses on his return from, or trip to, his local market bearing some fresh produce. The donkey looks in need of a good rest... Date: circa 1910s

Background imageWares Collection: Production and processing various sorts of glass from Plate, Sheet (window) and moulded wares

Production and processing various sorts of glass from Plate, Sheet (window) and moulded wares, to Crystal and Optical items. Print c1870

Background imageWares Collection: Mexican Merchant Displays Wares in Front of Historic Avila Adobe, Olvera Street, Los Angeles

Mexican Merchant Displays Wares in Front of Historic Avila Adobe, Olvera Street, Los Angeles, California
Vintage postcard showing a merchant dressed in Mexican garb selling his wares from a lean to on Olvera Street

Background imageWares Collection: Afghanistan, Tashkurghan. Metal teapots create a necklace of silver at a tea stall

Afghanistan, Tashkurghan. Metal teapots create a necklace of silver at a tea stall in the bazaar of Tashkurghan, Afghanistan

Background imageWares Collection: Seller of plaster figurines

Seller of plaster figurines
A street seller of plaster figurines and busts. He balances a board on his head with various figures for sale, and carries two larger busts in his arms. A small boy seems interested in his wares

Background imageWares Collection: Lido Peaches by W. S. Hutton

Lido Peaches by W. S. Hutton
Illustration showing a peach seller offering samples of his wares to two glamorous ladies on a beach in the 1920s. Date: 1927

Background imageWares Collection: Cholon, Vietnam - Confectionary seller

Cholon, Vietnam - Confectionary seller
A street sweet seller - selling his wares at Cholon, the Chinese district of Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon). Date: circa 1920s




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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.