Itinerant seller of brushes and racquets

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Itinerant seller of brushes and racquets

Itinerant seller of brushes and racquets, un brossetier, 18th century. He carries a brush with bone handle 1, Dutch clothes brush 2, ordinary clothes brush 3, hat brush 4, paintbrush 5, cleaning brush 6, duster 7, racquet 8, hat with pig bristles 9, velvet brush 10, washing brush 11, floor broom 12, curling brush 13, cobweb brush 14, hairbrush 15 and dust remover 16. Handcoloured lithograph from Henry Rene Allemagnes Sports and Games of Skill (Sports et Jeux d Adresse), Librairie Hachette, Paris, 1903

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Bone Bristles Brush Brushes Cleaning Duster Floor Handle Itinerant Ordinary Paintbrush Racquet Racquets Seller Velvet Washing

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This hand-colored lithograph, titled "Itinerant seller of brushes and racquets" or "un brossetier" in French, dates back to the 18th century. The image portrays an itinerant seller, dressed in Dutch attire, skillfully balancing an impressive array of brushes and racquets on his back. The seller's attire, complete with a wide-brimmed hat adorned with pig bristles, adds to the rustic charm of the scene. The seller's wares are meticulously displayed, showcasing a diverse range of brushes and racquets. Among them, one can identify various types of brushes such as a brush with a bone handle, Dutch clothes brush, ordinary clothes brush, hat brush, paintbrush, cleaning brush, duster, velvet brush, washing brush, floor broom, curling brush, cobweb brush, and a dust remover. Each brush is thoughtfully arranged, highlighting their unique features and uses. Additionally, the seller carries a racquet, a popular sporting equipment of the time. The intricate details of the brushes and racquet, along with the seller's determined expression, convey the importance of these items in daily life and the artistry involved in their creation. This image is an exquisite representation of the itinerant seller's trade during the 18th century, offering a glimpse into the past and the essential role these tools played in maintaining personal hygiene, sports, and art. The lithograph is taken from the renowned publication "Sports and Games of Skill" (Sports et Jeux d'Adresse) by Librairie Hachette, Paris, 1903.

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