Sellers at the Petticoat Lane Market, London, 1904
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Sellers at the Petticoat Lane Market, London, 1904
Engraving showing some of the sellers at the Petticoat Lane market; an old lady selling herbs and vegetables and a man and his son selling offcuts, London, 1904. This engraving was part of an article in the Illustrated London News entitled The Alien in England: Scenes of the Foreign Invasion of the East End of London
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Alien Article Entitled Foreign Herbs Invasion Lane Petticoat Sellers Selling Vegetables
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time to the bustling Petticoat Lane Market in London, 1904 with this engraving. The scene captures a snapshot of daily life in the East End, showcasing some of the diverse sellers that populated the market during this era.
In the foreground, an elderly woman can be seen selling herbs and vegetables, her weathered hands expertly arranging her wares for potential customers. Beside her stands a man and his young son, offering offcuts to passersby. The engraving provides a glimpse into the hard work and dedication required to make a living as a street vendor in turn-of-the-century London.
The article from which this engraving was taken is titled "The Alien in England: Scenes of the Foreign Invasion of the East End of London," hinting at the multicultural nature of Petticoat Lane Market at that time. This historical piece serves as a reminder of London's rich history as a melting pot of cultures and traditions.
Transport yourself back to 1904 with this evocative print from Mary Evans Prints Online, capturing a moment in time when Petticoat Lane Market was alive with activity and commerce.
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