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Travelling salesman

2602703 Travelling salesman; (add.info.: Travelling salesman showing strong check material made of hemp to a housewife. Once a speciality of Wigan, this fabric was cheaper but less hardwearing than cotton. Engraving, London, 1823.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Media ID 38319140

© Universal History Archive/UIG / Bridgeman Images

Relation Relationship Relationships Salesman Sewing

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Bring a touch of vintage charm to your home with our framed print featuring "Travelling salesman" by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder. This nostalgic scene captures a moment in time when salesmen showcased their goods to housewives, making it a unique and intriguing addition to any space.

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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 57.8cm x 57.8cm (22.8" x 22.8")

Estimated Product Size is 86.6cm x 62cm (34.1" x 24.4")

These are individually made so all sizes are approximate

Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.

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EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a moment in history when travelling salesmen would journey from town to town, showcasing their wares to eager housewives. In this particular scene, a salesman is proudly displaying a strong check material made of hemp to a curious woman. The fabric, once a speciality of Wigan, was known for being cheaper but less durable than cotton. The image offers a glimpse into the world of textile industry in 1823 London, where relationships between salesmen and customers were built on trust and mutual benefit. The salesman's expertise in sewing and knowledge of fabrics would have been invaluable to the housewife looking to purchase quality materials for her family. As the two engage in conversation over the intricacies of the hemp fabric, one can sense the importance of these interactions in shaping not just business transactions but also personal connections. It is through these moments that bonds are formed and communities strengthened. Overall, this print serves as a reminder of the role that travelling salesmen played in bringing goods and services directly to people's doorsteps, creating lasting relationships that went beyond mere commercial transactions.

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