Buying Collection (page 18)

Hats through the ages
A page of various womens and mens hats through the centuries. Date: 1930

Poultry show at the Crystal Palace 1870
Poultry show at the Crystal Palace, at the same time as the cattle show was being held at Islington. There was above 1100 pens of fowls, besides turkeys, ducks, geese and pheasants

Leeds - market for general produce 1885
Open air market, selling Date: 1885

Hop market in Borough 1729
Hop market in Borough. Date: 1729

At the drapers shop 1887
Two women choosing some material to be made into the latest fashionable dress. Date: 1887

INDIAN BAZaR 1930S
Indian shopkeepers in the bazaars frequently squat on the ground behind their wares. The business of buying and selling takes time as both sides haggle for hours. Date: 1930s

DANISH BREADSELLER
A man buying Smorrebrod, for breakfast, a famous bread often sold at sandwich bars in Denmark. Date: 1920s

Human hair market in Alsace 1871
Human hair market in Alsace, France. Date: 1871

Dealer in bric-a-brac, Montmartre, Paris, France
A dealer in junk and bric-a-brac (referred to as the Prime Minister of Death) in Montmartre, Paris. Date: 1905

SOCIAL / HORSE SALE C1790
A horse sale at a country inn, The George, at Crawley in Sussex Date: circa 1790

WOMAN BUYS KNITTED TOP
A shop assistant behind a counter gives a customer some advice about buying knitted tops. Date: early 1960s

TATTERSALLS / HORSE C1820
Tattersalls, London: Tom taking Jerrys advice when buying a horse Date: circa 1820

Isabeys Exhibition Rooms 1820
Fashionable ladies and gentlemen, and even a lucky little girl, mill around Monsieur Isabeys Exhibition Rooms at 61 Pall Mall, idly chatting & admiring the art. Date: 1820

CIGARETTE COUNTER / 1915
An advertisement for De Reszke cigarettes: a gentleman has his cigarette lit for him at the tobacconists counter Date: 1915

COVENT GARDEN IN THE SPRING 1867
Covent Garden in the Spring - Londoners flock to buy fresh flowers; a manservant in livery waits while his mistress makes her choice Date: 1867

Leadenhall Market at Christmas 1884
Leadenhall Market at Christmas time, 1884. Date: 1884

VIEWING A HOUSE / SOLD
A family of four view their new house which still has the Sold sign outside. Date: 1970s

TERRACED HOUSES FOR SALE
An impressive row of grand Georgian terraced houses and flats for sale during the 1980s housing boom. Date: 1980s

MARCHANDE DE MODES
A marchande de Modes in 18th century Paris Date: circa 1760

XMAS SHOPPING
She does the buying, he does the carrying... Date: 1899

Paris Quai - Buying Pictures
An elegant woman looks at loose prints on the Paris quais. Date: circa 1896

BOOKSHOP 1850
Weve calld in, Mr Deen, to look out of your stock a pretty book... Date: circa 1850

PICTURE SALE / EXAMINING
Examining a picture with a magnifying glass - the next pleasing picture was Solomons judgement, where a Centinel held a fine babe oer the pavement. Date: 1821

Saturday market - Cruikshank
Saturday marketing - buying meat and vegetables Date: circa 1849

Selling cats in China 1835
Selling cats in China. Date: circa 1835

BUYING THE GOOSE
A shrewd housewife feels whether the goose is plump enough for the family Christmas dinner Date: 1909

Metropolitan Cattle Market, Copenhagen Fields, London 1868
Busy live cattle market in Copenhagen Fields. Date: 1868

KLONDIKE GOLD RUSH
Prospectors buying stores at Victoria, British Columbia, before setting out for the Klondike Date: 1898

Buying the Ring
Young couple buy ring from attentive jeweler. Date: about 1840

Metropolitan poultry market 1884
Saturday night in the Metropolitan poultry market. Date: 1884

Book sale at Sothebys auction house, London
A book sale taking place at Sothebys auction house, London. Mr Bernard Quaritch (1819-1899), the German-born British bookseller and collector, is seated just in front of the auctioneers desk

A sale of art works at Christies, London
A sale of art works at Christies in London. Date: 1888

Lenten season in Paris: The Fish-market 1875
Lent has not yet prescribed effect upon the dietary arrangements of many families. This circumstance which of course tells rather against the butcher and in favour of the fishmonger. Date: 1875

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Spain, Andalucia, Granada, Fruit and vegetable stall on Calle San Agustin

Spain, Madrid, Passengers using the self-service ticket machines in front of the departures board inside the terminus of the Atocha Railway Station

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England, London, View of Stratford Shopping Centre showing the Stratford Shoal sculpture

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England, London, The Stratford Shoal sculpture in front of Stratford Shopping Centre

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England, London, View of Stratford Shopping Centre showing the Stratford Shoal sculpture

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England, London, Southwark, Borough Market, Chocolate vendor with tourists buying

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England, London, Southwark, Borough Market, Cheese seller with tourist buying

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Spain, Catalonia, Barcelona, Market Sant Josep Boqueria, Fresh fruit and vegetable stall

Covered Market, Oxford
England, Oxford, Covered Market, buying flowers in the Covered Market

Woman buying non bread, Siyob Market, also known as Siab Market, Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Woman buying non bread, Siyob Market, also known as Siab Market

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Albania, Tirane, Tirana, Looking down on stall of street vendor selling apples, pomegranates and onions sitting beside set of scales with female customers making purchases

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Turkey, Istanbul, Sultanahmet, Customers at newspaper kiosk with magazine stand and display of maps, postcards, snacks and soft drinks

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Turkey, Aydin Province, Kusadasi, Woman from local farm selling fruit and vegetables to shoppers at fresh produce market in town

Shopping, Supermarkets, Interior, Woman with her young son shopping for vegetables

Food, Shopping, Fruit in Supermarket

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"Exploring the Vibrant Markets of Europe: From the Vucciria Market in Palermo, Sicily to the Souks of Cairo" Immerse yourself in the bustling streets of Europe as you wander through the vibrant Vucciria Market in Palermo, Sicily. The aroma of freshly caught seafood and colorful displays of local produce will tempt your senses, inviting you to indulge in a true culinary adventure. Transporting us back in time, Charles Robertson's masterpiece "A Street Scene in Cairo" captures the essence of an ancient city where bartering and they were part of everyday life. As we admire this painting, we can almost hear the merchants' calls echoing through narrow alleyways. In Lawson Wood's whimsical artwork "Fat Geese. ", we are reminded that sometimes it's not just goods but also laughter that money can buy. This delightful scene transports us to a simpler time when joy could be found even amidst daily transactions. Step into history with a glimpse into 19th-century Cairo at Khan el-Khalili souk's entrance. Here, exotic treasures awaited eager buyers who sought unique trinkets from distant lands - a testament to how trade has connected cultures throughout centuries. The Emperor Stradivarius violin reminds us that some purchases transcend mere material value. Crafted by Antonio Stradivari himself, this instrument represents both exquisite craftsmanship and an investment for those who appreciate timeless beauty and exceptional sound. Traveling back further still, let's explore houses for sale during the roaring 1920s. These architectural gems tell stories of changing times and dreams realized within their walls – each purchase marking a new chapter for families seeking stability or investors chasing prosperity. During challenging times like World War II, L Papa and Sons ice cream vendor brought smiles to faces on Gravesend streets. Their sweet treats served as small moments of happiness amid adversity – proof that even simple pleasures hold immeasurable worth.