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Market in Beirut (Beyrouth), LebanonArabic Market (Souk) in Beirut (Beyrouth), capital of Lebanon. Date: circa 1910
Victorian Scrap -- Butcher. late 19th century
Waiting for the Verdict -- at the cobbler sWaiting for the Verdict -- a little girl wonders if the cobbler will be able to repair her boots. 1893
London Trade Card - Masefields Paper Hanging and Papier Mache Manufactory in the Strand. 18th century
London Trade Card - Thomas Gibbons, Wig MakerLondon Trade Card - Thomas Gibbons, Peruke (Wig) Maker, at the Blue and White Peruke, Rosemary Lane, wholesale and retail. 18th century
London Trade Card - Matthias Darly, Paper HangingsLondon Trade Card - Matthias Darly, Manufactory for Paper Hangings, painter, engraver and paper stainer, wholesale and retail, at the Acorn, facing Hungerford, Strand
London Trade Card - James Rodwell, Upholsterer and Sworn Appraiser, at the Royal Bed and Star, 2nd door from the corner of New Broad Street, facing Bedlam Walk in Moorfields. 18th century
London Trade Card - Thomas Sandby, artistLondon Trade Card - Thomas Paul Sandby (1753-1832), artist (son of Thomas Sandby), St Georges Row, Oxford Street, offering drawing lessons
London Trade Card - Daniel Richards, Stationer, at St Andrews Church, Holborn. Wholesale and retail. 18th century
London Trade Card - William Conaway, Lamp SellerLondon Trade Card - William Conaway, near the Bull Head in Dean Street, by St Anns Church, selling lamps, lanterns and irons, and servants to light them. 18th century
London Trade Card - John Clark, Lamp Lighter, Denmark Street near St Giles Church. 18th century
London Trade Card - Benjamin Cole, textilesLondon Trade Card - Benjamin Cole, at the Sun in St Pauls Churchyard, importing and selling cambrics, lawn, macklin, English lace and edging, wholesale and retail. 18th century
London Trade Card - William Browne, Fishing Tackle, at the sign of the Fish, Black Horse Alley, near Fleet Bridge. 18th century
London Trade Card - John Edwards, Coal Merchant, at the Old Collier and Cart, Fleet Ditch, near Holborn Bridge. 18th century
London Trade Card - Thomas Berry, Leather ClogsLondon Trade Card - Thomas Berry at the Patten & Crown under St Dunstans Church in Fleet Street, selling Leather Clogs. 18th century
London Trade Card - Charles Peter, SurgeonLondon Trade Card - Charles Peter (c.1648-17??), Surgeon to King Charles II in the Dutch Wars, Surgeon of the Horseguards to King James II and Surgeon of the Household to King William
London Trade Card - Richard Siddall, Chemist at the Golden Head in Panton Street near the Haymarket. 18th century
London Trade Card - Sedan Chair MakerLondon Trade Card - W Insley, Sedan Chair Maker, Marylebone Street, St James s, London. 18th century
London Trade Card - Bun House at ChelseaLondon Trade Card - a perspective view of David Loudons Bun House (shop) at Chelsea, by Royal Appointment. They sold Chelsea buns and hot cross buns. circa 1750
The Round Game of Happy Families, Mr ScrapsChad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, Mr Scraps the Butcher. circa 1910
The Round Game of Happy Families, box designChad Valley, The Round Game of Happy Families, box design, showing Mr Scraps the Butcher. circa 1910
London street scene - The Coster GirlA series of postcards showing women (in various jobs) in London - The Coster Girl.. Romanian-born sculptor and illustrator Alexander Popini served in the Royal Air Force during World War I
Poulterers, Mexico City, MexicoPoulterers (Chicken breeders) ( Polleros ) with the Cathedral (or Basilica) of Guadalupe visible in the background - Mexico City, Mexico. Date: circa 1906
Tashkent, Uzbekistan - Open shopfronts - Urda Riverbank. Interestingly this is a postcard using an identical plate to that of picture 11040989, but the glass plate negative has been reversed!
Italy. Florence. Orsanmichele Reliefs of devoted to officesItaly. Florence. Orsanmichele or Kitchen Garden of St. Michael church. Reliefs of devoted to offices. Farriers. Exterior
Scene in a grocers shop -- No Trust. 19th century
Kay Snap - Mr Black the Sweep. 1930s
Kay Snap - Mr Bacon the GrocerKay Snap - Mr. Bacon the Grocer. 1930s
Kay Snap - Mr Cotton the Draper. 1930s
Kay Snap - Mr Trim the Hairdresser. 1930s
Kay Snap - Mr Chop the Butcher. 1930s
Kay Snap - Mr Cod the Fishmonger. 1930s
Alexandria / Arab QuarterA street in the Arab Quarter of Alexandria. Date: circa 1905
Racial / Iran / MusiciansPersian musicians and tradesmen Date: mid-19th century
Richard KempenfeltRICHARD KEMPENFELT Rear-Admiral : drowned when the Royal George refitting at Spithead, heeled over, taking with her 800 crewmen, tradesmen, women and children Date: 1718 - 1782
Tradesmen Buildings at Holkham, LeicesterEnglish domestic architecture: elevations of a Tradesmen Buildings at Holkham, Leicester for the Earl of Leicester. From George Alfred Deans Series of Selected Designs for Country Residences
E Beesley & Son, Homer Street, LondonE Beesley & Son (C Beesley), builders and decorators, Homer Street, off Marylebone Road, London. Date: circa 1910
Cartoon, Trader and French soldier, WW1Cartoon, a trader claims to sell everything in his shop. A French soldier says: What if I offered to buy your wifes heart? The trader replies: That would be five sous
Cartoon, Fighting zone, WW1Cartoon, Fighting zone. Two French soldiers have just bought food and drink from a trader. The trader is amazed that they keep buying cheap wine from him at an inflated price
Cartoon, Cost of food and drink, WW1Cartoon illustrating the cost of food and drink during the First World War. Various tradesmen comment on the cost of their produce. Date: 1916
London street vendors in silhouetteTwo London street vendors, one of whom seems to be selling some kind of toy. Date: 1926
LimehouseScene in a Limehouse Street in London with two-horse coal cart ridden by two tradesmen passing a stationary cart piled high with large boxes and crates Date: 1930s
Ironic Conversation between two Cockney men in an East London Boozer. " Who was t bloke I see yer speakin to larst night?" " Wot sort o bloke
Cockney Comment on the purchase of a parrotTwo Pals outside a pub looking at a third bargaining for a parrot with a sailor outside a pub. " Why, es Missus jaws enough. Wot ds e want with a bloomin parrot." !! Date: 1895
A couple of Cockney Loafers. Date: circa 1890s
A Cockney lady from Whitechapel, East LondonA lovely drawing of a Cockney lady from Whitechapel, East London. Date: 1895
Sailor Jack - popular with all the Cockney WomenThey All Love Jack. A popular sailor, obviously a bit of a wow with the ladies, of which he likely has one in every port... Date: 1895
Funny Cockney comment on a ladies neckwearFunny Cockney comment on a fellow Cockney ladies neckwear. " Ow Is y, look at er frills. Got erself hup like a bloomin am bone!" Date: 1900