Cris Collection

Cafe-au-lait seller. From Arts, metiers et Cris de Paris, Paris, 1826
530679 Cafe-au-lait seller. From Arts, metiers et Cris de Paris, Paris, 1826; Universal History Archive/UIG.

Cries of Paris - shoeshine boy

Cries of Paris - ink seller

Cries of Paris - mackerel seller

Cries of Paris - coppersmith

Cries of Paris - street trader with a tray of eggs
Cries of Paris - street trader with a tray of red and white eggs

Cries of Paris - seller of umbrellas and parasols

Cries of Paris - lottery ticket seller

Cries of Paris - water carrier

Cries of Paris - street trader with baskets

Cries of Paris - shoe repair man

Cries of Paris - clothes seller

Cries of Paris - waffle seller

Cries of Paris - street trader with basket

Cries of Paris - chimney sweep

Cries of Paris - well cleaner

Cries of Paris - milk seller

Cries of Paris - scissor sharpener

Cries of Paris - matches and tinder seller

Cries of Paris - glass seller

Cries of Paris - water seller

Cries of Paris - salad seller

Cries of Paris - flower seller with carnations and roses

Cries of Paris - pea seller

Les Israelites, en voyant dans leur camp l arche sainte, poussent des cris de joie (engraving)
3625838 Les Israelites, en voyant dans leur camp l arche sainte, poussent des cris de joie (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Les Israelites)

The Street Cries of Paris (engraving)
CHT441009 The Street Cries of Paris (engraving) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: les Veritables Cris de Paris; ); eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Malay Creese, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen &
Malay Creese, from the Arms of All Nations series (N3) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1887

Cries of Paris - flower seller
A flower seller in Paris with a basket of roses and carnations on her back. Date: early 19th century

Beaulx abc belles heures. Book peddler. Belongs to the genre le Cris de Paris that illustrates street vendors of Paris. Until the invention of printing

A mes bons naves naves. The Merchant of turnips. Belongs to the genre le Cris de Paris that illustrates street vendors of Paris. Woodcut, ca 1500. Early Modern Era. Engraving. FRANCE

Paris Coalman, with barge on the Seine in background. From Arts, Metiers et Cris de Paris Paris, 1826. Coloured engraving

Butter seller with balance to weigh her butter. In background water carrier is filling buckets at conduit. From Arts, Metiers et Cris de Paris Paris, 1826. Coloured engraving

Goose seller. From Arts, Metiers et Cris de Paris Paris, 1826. Coloured engraving

Green bean seller. From Arts, Metiers et Cris de Paris Paris, 1826. Coloured engraving

Nouveau jeu des cris de Paris

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Meet Cris, a character straight out of the pages of history. In the enchanting world of Beaulx abc belles heures, a book peddler who belongs to an era long gone by. With his worn-out cart filled with literary treasures, he roams the streets of Paris, captivating passersby with tales untold. But Cris is not alone in this vibrant city; he shares his stage with other colorful characters from the Cries of Paris series. From the shoeshine boy whose cries echo through bustling alleys to the ink seller whose quills bring words to life, each one adds their unique melody to this symphony of street vendors. Amidst these lively scenes, you'll find Cris again - this time as a mackerel seller. His voice cuts through the clamor as he proudly displays his fresh catch from afar. And just around the corner stands another familiar face: Cris transformed into a coppersmith forging intricate designs that mesmerize all who pass by. As you wander further into this vivid tapestry, you'll encounter yet more intriguing figures like the street trader carrying a tray brimming with delicate eggs and another selling umbrellas and parasols for those unpredictable Parisian showers. Don't forget about Cris when it's time for some excitement. He becomes a lottery ticket seller enticing dreamers hoping for their lucky break. And when thirst strikes on hot summer days, there's no better companion than Cris - now transformed into a water carrier offering relief to weary souls. With baskets piled high upon his back, our versatile protagonist takes on yet another role as he navigates narrow cobblestone streets – now serving as both street trader and shoe repair man. No matter what guise he dons though, one thing remains constant – his unwavering dedication to providing quality goods and services. In this bustling metropolis where fashion reigns supreme, it also shines as a clothes seller.