Haggle Collection

Petticoat Lane, 1940s
A busy scene at historic Petticoat Lane market in the East End of London in the late 1940s. 1940s

Coming to the Point, a sequel to Bargaining for a Horse, 1854 (oil on canvas)
1079447 Coming to the Point, a sequel to Bargaining for a Horse, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Mount, William Sidney (1807-68); 63.5x76.2 cm; Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Suez Crisis 1956 British Army nurse Rita Kelly of Dublin haggles with a trader in Port Saids main street

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

Cartoon, A Soliloquy (antique dealer)
Cartoon, A Soliloquy -- an antique dealer runs through a prospective deal in his head! Date: 1895

Street market in Yugoslavia
Scene at a street market in former Yugoslavia. A woman examines a pair of shoes the stallholder is trying to sell her. To the left is a colourful jewellery stall. Date: September 1965

Antique Shop Haggling
A gentleman takes off his spectacles in disbelief at the price the old man in this jumbled antique shop is asking for a figurine. Time to haggle! Date: 1960s

Haggling over Jewellery
Tourists haggling over jewellery at a bazaar in Turkey. Date: 1930s

White Cow with Red Ears
Fiachna & men of King Eolgarg Mor haggle with the Black Hag for white cow with red ears that they have been told will cure the king of a wasting sickness

Bosnia - Sarajevo - Haggling
A Bosnian man haggling for a vest (waistcoat) in a Sarajevo Market, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Advertising Card for rug importer
Advertising card for a Belgian Turkish rug importer, showing the owner of the company, Leonhard Tietz, negotiating the price of a rug. He had an office in Rassim Pacha Han in Istanbul

East of Suez by Webster Murray
An exotic scene showing British tourists examining fabrics in a bazaar somewhere in the Middle East

Cartoon Depicting the Problems of Professionalism in Footbal
Cartoon showing the perceived problems of professionalism in football. In the main series of images, two football club directors haggle over the value of a player who performs a number of feats in

Passengers and Traders
In an eastern port, passengers haggle with traders who come alongside their ship to offer their wares

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"Haggling: A Timeless Art of Negotiation" From the bustling streets of Petticoat Lane in the 1940s to the vivid scenes depicted in "Coming to the Point, a sequel to Bargaining for a Horse" painted on canvas in 1854, haggling has long been an integral part of human interaction. Whether it was at the vibrant INDIAN BAZaR during the 1930s or portrayed humorously in a cartoon titled "A Soliloquy (antique dealer), " this age-old practice transcends time and culture. Even amidst tumultuous times like the Suez Crisis in 1956, British Army nurse Rita Kelly from Dublin found herself engaged in spirited negotiations with local traders. The street markets of Yugoslavia were also no stranger to lively haggling sessions, where vendors and customers alike showcased their skills. Antique shops have always been hotspots for passionate hagglers seeking hidden treasures. From bartering over unique items like "White Cow with Red Ears" to engaging in intense negotiations over jewelry pieces that hold sentimental value, these exchanges add excitement and personal touch to every transaction. The art of haggling extends beyond physical spaces as well. Advertising cards promoting rug importers entice potential buyers by highlighting their willingness to negotiate prices. Novels such as "East of Suez" by Webster Murray capture exotic locales where bargaining is not just expected but celebrated. In Bosnia's capital city Sarajevo, locals continue their tradition of skillful negotiation while exchanging goods and services. Haggling becomes an expression of cultural identity and community spirit as people come together through mutual respect for fair deals. Through history and across continents, haggling remains an enduring testament to our innate desire for connection and shared experiences, and is a dance between buyer and seller that fosters relationships built on trust, creativity, and mutual benefit – reminding us that sometimes it's not just about the price, but the journey of reaching an agreement.