Broom Seller Collection

Recueil des modes de la cour de France, La Crieuse de Balets, after 1674. Creators: Jean-Baptiste Bonnart
Recueil des modes de la cour de France, La Crieuse de Balets, after 1674

Sketch for the broomseller, 1923 (pencil on paper)
2651043 Sketch for the broomseller, 1923 (pencil on paper) by Morley, Harry (1881-1943); Private Collection; eLiss Fine Art; English, out of copyright

Brush seller and coppersmith (coloured engraving)
968893 Brush seller and coppersmith (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brush seller and coppersmith)

Buy a Broom (colour litho)
979653 Buy a Broom (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buy a Broom. Illustration for Walter Cranes Picture Book (Frederick Warne)

Broom sellers, London, c1825. Artist: Charles Joseph Hullmandel
Broom sellers, London, c1825. Cover of a song sheet with a view of broom sellers outside the premises of Mori & Leverne at 28 New Bond Street, Westminster

Hair Brooms, Cries of London, 1804
Hair Brooms. A hair broom seller walking past the church of St Leonard, Shoreditch, with a pile of brooms over one shoulder

Old Shooes for Some Broomes, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Old Shooes for Some Broomes. A street seller who exchanged old shoes for brooms, carrying a large bundle of brooms fastened to a stick. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Buy a Broom!, Cries of London, c1840. Artist: TH Jones
Buy a Broom! A broom seller offers his wares to a lady passing by in a horse drawn carriage with a dog and an umberella. A child stands on the pavement. From Cries of London, c1840

Old Shoes for some Brooms, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Old Shoes for some Brooms. A street seller who exchanged old shoes for brooms, carrying a large bundle of brooms fastened to a stick. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Broom seller and boilermaker, 1882-1884. A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume IV, F Roy editor, A Challamel, Saint-Antoine, 1882-1884

Broom vendor, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

Brooms! Brooms!, 1737-1742. Artist: Bouchardon
Brooms! Brooms!, 1737-1742. Part of a series called Paris Street Cries, by Bouchardon

Hair Brooms, Shoreditch Church, London, 1805. A copper plate representing the itinerant traders of London, from Modern London; Being the History and Present State of the British Metropolis

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In the bustling streets of London, a broom seller stands with pride, his worn hands clutching a sketchbook filled with intricate drawings. The year is 1923, and this talented artist captures the essence of his trade through delicate pencil strokes on paper. As he sketches for the broomseller, his eyes dance with passion and creativity. Each stroke brings to life the beauty and craftsmanship of these essential household tools. His artistry transcends mere utility; it transforms simple brooms into works of art. Across town, another vendor catches the eye with a colored engraving depicting brush sellers and coppersmiths working side by side. Their collaboration creates brushes that are not only functional but also visually captivating. The vibrant colors used in this artwork mirror their dedication to their craft. A color lithograph titled "Buy a Broom" transports us back in time to witness lively scenes from early 19th-century London. Broom sellers fill the streets, their voices echoing as they entice passersby to purchase their wares. This print captures both the energy and diversity found within this profession. The renowned artist Charles Joseph Hullmandel immortalizes these broom sellers in an exquisite piece from 1825. With meticulous detail, he portrays them against a backdrop of bustling city life – capturing every nuance of expression on their faces as they go about their daily business. Traveling further back in time to 1804, we encounter an enchanting illustration titled "Hair Brooms. " It showcases one aspect of London's famous Cries series – vivid depictions that bring street vendors' calls to life through art. In this particular scene, an old man trades shoes for brooms while announcing his presence among crowded cobblestone streets. Fast forward again to mid-19th century London when TH Jones presents us with "Buy a Broom. " A striking image that encapsulates both nostalgia and commerce intertwined within cries heard throughout the city.