Barter Collection

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Native Americans exchanging furs for goods at a Hudson Bay Company post. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut of a Frederic Remington illustration

Ancient Phoenician traders in port
Phoenician sailors trading goods in an ancient Mediterranean seaport. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Barter Theatre of Virginia, Abingdon, Virginia, USA. Date: circa 1949

NORSEMEN AND NATIVE AMERICANS. Norsemen trading with Native Americans on the east cost of North America, early 11th century A.D. Wood engraving, American, 1846

SWEDISH COLONISTS & NATIVE AMERICANS. Swedish colonists trading with Delaware Native Americans at New Sweden, Delaware. Line engraving, Swedish, 1702

A swap, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A swap, c1905. Crow men on horseback apparently involved in an exchange

Illustration for "Alphabet of good examples", c.1890 (engraving)
DUV4211965 Illustration for "Alphabet of good examples", c.1890 (engraving) by Gray, Henri (Boulanger) (1858-1924); 18.5x16.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Wall Painting of Bargaining, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
3610028 Wall Painting of Bargaining, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

A street carpet market in Angora, Turkey 1929

Africa. Floating factory on the shrimp river
History of Africa. 19th century. Floating factory on the shrimp river. The lack of security meant that in some areas of the Congo

Henry Hudson offers liquor to the Indians in 1609 (litho)
KW353631 Henry Hudson offers liquor to the Indians in 1609 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Henry Hudson (d.c.1611); English sea explorer

People of Andaman cynocephals Strange human creatures with dog heads discovered by Marco Polo during his trips to Asia
JLJ4670964 People of Andaman cynocephals Strange human creatures with dog heads discovered by Marco Polo during his trips to Asia

"The Sentimental Journey through France and Italy" by Laurence Sterne, 1875 (engraving)
7311783 "The Sentimental Journey through France and Italy" by Laurence Sterne, 1875 (engraving) by Hedouin, Alfred (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Borg-Receiving Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper)
7308380 The Borg-Receiving Fool, 1660-86 (brush and Indian ink on paper) by Stettler, Wilhelm (1643-1708); 11.5x10.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Joseph the Patriarch, sold by his ten jealous brothers who want to make him disappear
XEE4415139 Joseph the Patriarch, sold by his ten jealous brothers who want to make him disappear. Anonymous engraving of the 19th century

Padlock (colour litho)
7151144 Padlock (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Comic postcard on a food related theme. Early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Joseph keeping Simeon hostage: Joseph the Patriarch asks his brothers to introduce him to the younger Benjamin
XEE4415089 Joseph keeping Simeon hostage: Joseph the Patriarch asks his brothers to introduce him to the younger Benjamin and keeps Simeon hostage waiting for their return

Market scene in Kikuyu, from MacMillan school posters, c. 1950-60s (litho)
3709107 Market scene in Kikuyu, from MacMillan school posters, c.1950-60s (litho) by Macfarlane, J. (active 1940-1949); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Beginnings of Commerce: Primitive People Bartering Ivory Tusks and Bull-Hides (colour litho)
3100958 The Beginnings of Commerce: Primitive People Bartering Ivory Tusks and Bull-Hides (colour litho) by Reid, Stephen (1873-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Beginnings of Commerce)

Young painted girls and Massai women bringing milk, in exchange she receives explorers of the junk necklaces
LSE4334143 Young painted girls and Massai women bringing milk, in exchange she receives explorers of the junk necklaces. Engraving by Y.Pranishnikoff

Indian and white barter in Canada - in "The old and modern costume"by Ferrario, ed. Milan, 1819-20
LSE4098297 Indian and white barter in Canada - in " The old and modern costume" by Ferrario, ed. Milan, 1819-20 by Ferrario

The Exchange at Limerick (engraving)
7170378 The Exchange at Limerick (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Exchange at Limerick)

Halle au ble a Paris, executee par Bellanger (engraving)
7179285 Halle au ble a Paris, executee par Bellanger (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Halle au ble a Paris, executee par Bellanger)

Exchange and warehouses, St Petersburg, Russia (engraving)
7172553 Exchange and warehouses, St Petersburg, Russia (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exchange and warehouses, St Petersburg, Russia)

The Exchange, Manchester (engraving)
7169808 The Exchange, Manchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Exchange, Manchester)

Mitchell and Hunter, Tailors and Gentlemens Outfitters, Hatters, and Hosiers, Exchange Street, Norwich (engraving)
7179918 Mitchell and Hunter, Tailors and Gentlemens Outfitters, Hatters, and Hosiers, Exchange Street, Norwich (engraving) by English School

Trade Beads, c. 1936. Creator: Walter Praefke
Trade Beads, c. 1936

Exchange clothes with a hunter. Low relief sculpted, art of Gandhara (Pakistan)
LSE4316304 Exchange clothes with a hunter. Low relief sculpted, art of Gandhara (Pakistan), 2nd-3rd century. National Museum of Korea, Seoul (South Korea)

Commercial proposals between the Siriniris Indians and the members of the expedition
LSE4329163 Commercial proposals between the Siriniris Indians and the members of the expedition, oganization of the exchange of knives and needles for feathers of birds strung on a sprig of vine

Qubilai (Kubilai Khan, first emperor of the Mongolian Yuan dynasty (1215-1294
JLJ4657729 Qubilai (Kubilai Khan, first emperor of the Mongolian Yuan dynasty (1215-1294) pays for his purchases with miniature murier bark coins taken from Marco Polos " The Book of

Saint Cado (or Cadoc or Catuod or Catoc or Cazut or Cadochus
XEE4148249 Saint Cado (or Cadoc or Catuod or Catoc or Cazut or Cadochus) legendary saint Christian gives a cat to the devil in exchange for building a bridge - popular images Perret

A Rug Bazaar, Tangier, 1878 (oil on canvas)
989321 A Rug Bazaar, Tangier, 1878 (oil on canvas) by Weeks, Edwin Lord (1849-1903); 70.4x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Rug Bazaar, Tangier. Edwin Lord Weeks (1849-1903). Oil on canvas

The Butchers Stall, Leadenhall Market, (pencil, pen and ink on mount)
824097 The Butchers Stall, Leadenhall Market, (pencil, pen and ink on mount) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 22.9x29.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Butchers Stall, Leadenhall Market)

In the Bazaar, 1854 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
651520 In the Bazaar, 1854 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); 57x71 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Bazaar. Amadeo Preziosi (1816-1882)

The Street-Seller of Crockery-Ware (engraving)
6006181 The Street-Seller of Crockery-Ware (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Street-Seller of Crockery-Ware)

Bartering in Russia after the collapse of the currency following the Russian Revolution
473612 Bartering in Russia after the collapse of the currency following the Russian Revolution, illustration from La Domenica del Corriere, 1 June, 1919 (colour litho) by Beltrame

The British in the Heart of the German Maritime Fortifications (Colour Litho)
2808768 The British in the Heart of the German Maritime Fortifications (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Phoenician traders of the coast of Britain (colour litho)
1266053 Phoenician traders of the coast of Britain (colour litho) by Leighton, Frederic (1830-96); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published circa 1920 s)

Phoenicians trading with Early Britons, illustration from Hutchinson
STC357965 Phoenicians trading with Early Britons, illustration from Hutchinsons History of the Nations (colour litho) by Leighton

Frontispiece for Histoire de l Amerique septentrionale
CHT184372 Frontispiece for Histoire de l Amerique septentrionale by Bacqueville de La Potherie (1663-1736), published in 1753 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Scotin

Phoenicians Trading with Early Britons, copy of a painting in the Royal Exchange
GHL6114 Phoenicians Trading with Early Britons, copy of a painting in the Royal Exchange, published in 1895 (photomechanical process) by Leighton

Conspiracy; Remission of the thirty denier. Price pays Judas for his treason
JLJ4673534 Conspiracy; Remission of the thirty denier. Price pays Judas for his treason. Fragment of the jube of the cathedrale de bourges, 1225-1250

Barter scene between the natives and the westerners after "
GIA4730684 Barter scene between the natives and the westerners after " Razze e popoli della Terra", early 19th century

Christopher Columbus arrives in the West Indies. Engraving by Theodore de Bry in "
GIA4784081 Christopher Columbus arrives in the West Indies. Engraving by Theodore de Bry in " Admirante Narratio - Americae", 1655 by Bry

The grey man rolls, to win, the shadow of Schlemihl - in "
LSE4106457 The grey man rolls, to win, the shadow of Schlemihl - in " The wonderful story of Pierre Schlemihl" by Aldebert Von Chamisso, 1836 by Unknown Artist

Satan presents a black book to followers in exchange for the book of the Gospels - "
XEE4148175 Satan presents a black book to followers in exchange for the book of the Gospels - " Compendium Maleficarum", deals with witches

Fur barter for fabric between Canadian Huron Indians and white man - in "
LSE4082199 Fur barter for fabric between Canadian Huron Indians and white man - in " Shyths sketches in the Canadas" by Coke Smyth, London, 1838 by Unknown Artist

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"Exploring the Rich History of Barter: From Flintlock Pistols to Phoenician Traders" Step back in time and discover the fascinating world of barter, a timeless practice that has shaped civilizations throughout history. Imagine yourself in the fur trade era, where a single flintlock pistol could be exchanged for valuable furs. These pistols were not only tools of survival but also currency in an intricate web of trade. Travel further back to ancient times, where Phoenician traders thrived in bustling ports, exchanging goods from distant lands. Their expertise and vast networks connected cultures and brought prosperity to both sides. Closer to home, visit Abingdon, Virginia's renowned Barter Theatre - a testament to the enduring spirit of exchange. Founded during the Great Depression when actors bartered their talents for food, this theater stands as a symbol of resilience and creativity. Venturing across oceans, witness Norsemen trading with Native Americans along North America's east coast in the early 11th century AD. Through wood engravings from 1846, we glimpse at these historical encounters that shaped future interactions between different peoples. Fast forward to New Sweden in Delaware during the 1700s - Swedish colonists engaging in peaceful exchanges with Delaware Native Americans. This harmonious coexistence showcases how mutual respect can foster prosperous relationships. Journeying southward brings us to Africa's shrimp river where floating factories served as hubs for vibrant trade activities. The river teemed with life as merchants exchanged goods amidst breathtaking natural beauty. In another corner of history lies Henry Hudson offering liquor to Native Americans in 1609; an illustration capturing both cultural curiosity and potential exploitation during early European exploration. Shifting gears towards compassion and liberation is Saint Paulinus freeing a slave depicted on canvas – reminding us that even within systems built on exchange there are moments when humanity triumphs over material gain.