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Sketches at a Northampton Wool Fair (engraving)
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Sketches at a Northampton Wool Fair (engraving)
1058080 Sketches at a Northampton Wool Fair (engraving) by Gregory, Edward John (1850-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sketches at a Northampton Wool Fair. Illustration for The Graphic, 28 September 1872.); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23026294
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Bales Buying Filling Market Cross Markets Selling Weighing Wool
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This engraving, titled "Sketches at a Northampton Wool Fair" takes us back to the bustling streets of 19th-century England. The artist, Edward John Gregory, skillfully captures the vibrant atmosphere of a market day in Northampton. The scene is filled with activity as merchants and buyers navigate through rows of bales filled with wool. The market cross stands tall in the background, symbolizing the heart of this trading hub. People can be seen weighing and inspecting the quality of the wool before making their purchases. Gregory's attention to detail brings life to each figure depicted in this print. From vendors haggling over prices to customers carefully examining their potential investments, every individual seems engrossed in their own world within this lively fair. Through his sketches, Gregory not only showcases the economic significance of wool trade but also provides us with a glimpse into everyday life during that era. This artwork serves as a historical document that allows us to appreciate how commerce shaped communities like Northampton. As we gaze upon this remarkable piece from Bridgeman Images' collection, we are transported back in time - immersing ourselves in an era where street scenes were teeming with energy and markets were essential meeting places for both business and social interactions.
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