Merchants Collection (page 7)

The Inside View of the Royal Exchange, London (colour engraving)
CHT169633 The Inside View of the Royal Exchange, London (colour engraving) by Bowles, Thomas (c.1712-53); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; English, out of copyright

Royal Exchange, Lloyds Subscription Room, from Ackermanns
GHL6205 Royal Exchange, Lloyds Subscription Room, from Ackermanns Microcosm of London, 1809 (colour aquatint) by Rowlandson, T.(1756-1827) & Pugin, A.C.(1762-1832); London Metropolitan Archives

Arrival of the Southern Barbarians (Portuguese traders at Nagasaki), Kano school
1074068 Arrival of the Southern Barbarians (Portuguese traders at Nagasaki), Kano school, early 17th century (ink, colour & gold leaf on paper, mounted on brocade) by Japanese School

Merchants of Tyre with their Merchandise (engraving)
5218700 Merchants of Tyre with their Merchandise (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Merchants of Tyre with their Merchandise)

Arrival of the Southern Barbarians (Portuguese traders at Nagasaki), Kano school
1191882 Arrival of the Southern Barbarians (Portuguese traders at Nagasaki), Kano school, early 17th century (ink, colour & gold leaf on paper)

The Peddlers Diamond, 1871 (pen & ink on paper)
5888947 The Peddlers Diamond, 1871 (pen & ink on paper) by Hughes, Arthur (1832-1915); 15.2x14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Inscribed G.W.Y. Jany. 1871. Lilliput Revels. V)

Marchands (coloured engraving)
6016051 Marchands (coloured engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marchands. Illustration for Costume du Moyen Age, D Apres les Manuscrits, les Peintures)

Advertisement for Stones Ginger Wine. Date: 1893

La Turbie, France - the Trophy of the Alpes (Trophy of Augustus), a Roman monument built by the emperor Augustus to celebrate his victory over the Ligurian tribes which lived in the mountains of

A Camel and her Calf, Safavid Iran, 1650-1700 (ink & opaque pigments heightened with gold
3957943 A Camel and her Calf, Safavid Iran, 1650-1700 (ink & opaque pigments heightened with gold on paper) by Iranian School (17th century); 20.5x32.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The camel)

Joseph sold to merchants by his brothers
LLM461521 Joseph sold to merchants by his brothers by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph sold to merchants by his brothers)

Porcelain Shops in Kiyomizu-Zaka, Kyoto, 1890s (hand coloured photo)
STC437641 Porcelain Shops in Kiyomizu-Zaka, Kyoto, 1890s (hand coloured photo) by Japanese Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; Japanese, out of copyright

The Sunday trading questions - a sketch in Petticoat Lane (engraving)
583146 The Sunday trading questions - a sketch in Petticoat Lane (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Shops in Islington, London (engraving)
603926 Shops in Islington, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shops in Islington, London; James and John Smith, Wine and spirit merchants)

A visit to Lloyds - the insurance of ships: The merchants room (engraving)
606976 A visit to Lloyds - the insurance of ships: The merchants room (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A visit to Lloyds - the insurance of ships)

Covent Garden Market, London: the West End (engraving)
584868 Covent Garden Market, London: the West End (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Covent Garden Market)

Woman carrying a basket in Covent Garden Market, London (engraving)
584859 Woman carrying a basket in Covent Garden Market, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman carrying a basket in Covent Garden Market)

The flower market, Covent Garden, London (engraving)
584836 The flower market, Covent Garden, London (engraving) by Buckman, Edwin (1841-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The flower market, Covent Garden)

Covent Garden Market, London (photo)
584833 Covent Garden Market, London (photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Covent Garden Market)

Morning in Covent Garden, London (engraving)
584824 Morning in Covent Garden, London (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Morning in Covent Garden)

Spring in Covent Garden, London (engraving)
584820 Spring in Covent Garden, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spring in Covent Garden)

Disappearing Whitechapel: Further improvements are to be made to what was once known as Petticoat Lane (engraving)
584111 Disappearing Whitechapel: Further improvements are to be made to what was once known as Petticoat Lane (engraving) by English School

Cloth makers taking cloth to market, from Costume of Yorkshire
STC76051 Cloth makers taking cloth to market, from Costume of Yorkshire engraved by Robert Havell (1769-1832) 1814 (colour litho) by Walker

The Missr Tcharsky, or Egyptian Market, in Constantinople (litho)
STC88726 The Missr Tcharsky, or Egyptian Market, in Constantinople (litho) by Burr, A. Margaretta (fl.1839-76); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Advert, Park & Paterson Ltd, Metal Merchants, Glasgow
Advert for Park & Paterson Ltd, Metal Merchants and Smelters, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Lawson & Co, Timber Merchants, Govan, Glasgow
Advert for Lawson & Co, Timber Merchants and Sawmillers, Park Saw Mills, Albion Street, Govan, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Advert, James Paton & Sons, Ayr Saw Mills, Scotland
Advert for James Paton & Sons, Timber Merchants and Saw Millers, Ayr Saw Mills, Ayr, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Hamilton, Marr & Co, Timber Merchants, Glasgow
Advert for Hamilton, Marr & Co, Timber Merchants, Govan Saw Mills, Govan, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Russells, Diamond and Jewellery Merchants
Advert for Russells, Diamond and Jewellery Merchants, Church Street, Liverpool. 1884

Andrew Melrose, Tea Merchants, Edinburgh, Scotland
Advert for Andrew Melrose & Company, Tea Merchants, George Street, Edinburgh, Scotland. 1905

Advert, Allan & Dey, Fish Merchants, Aberdeen
Advert for Allan & Dey, Fish Merchants, Aberdeen, Scotland. 1905

A G Kidston, Iron, Steel and Metal Merchants, Glasgow
Advert for A G Kidston, Iron, Steel and Metal Merchants and Exporters, Great Clyde Street, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Dutch Traders at Manhattan (engraving)
NYH180394 Dutch Traders at Manhattan (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; eNew York Historical Society; American, out of copyright

Japanese Merchant Ship of the 18th century (woodblock print)
PNP345693 Japanese Merchant Ship of the 18th century (woodblock print) by Japanese School; Private Collection; (add.info)

Street in front of the Tower of David, Jerusalem, c. 1880-1900 (photochrom)
PEF446213 Street in front of the Tower of David, Jerusalem, c.1880-1900 (photochrom) by Swiss Photographer, (19th century); Palestine Exploration Fund, London

Ms Fr 2810 f. 86v, Trade in the Gulf of Cambay, India, from the
BNP34704 Ms Fr 2810 f.86v, Trade in the Gulf of Cambay, India, from the Livre des Merveilles du Monde, c.1410-12 (tempera on vellum) by Boucicaut Master

Indian men with hookah pipe and fan relaxing under a canopy. Members of the third caste of Vaisyas, or farmers, merchants and officials

Trade card, H Humphreys (engraving)
732133 Trade card, H Humphreys (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card, H Humphreys, fishmonger and fruiterer, 3 Shop Market Hall)

Trade card, Holroyd (engraving)
732123 Trade card, Holroyd (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card, Holroyd, woollen merchant, New Street and Cannon Street, Birmingham)

Venetian fruiterer (engraving)
729365 Venetian fruiterer (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Venetian fruiterer)

The Silk Bazaar, 1865 (colour litho)
STC468919 The Silk Bazaar, 1865 (colour litho) by Preziosi, Amadeo (1816-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: From Stamboul, Souvenir de l Orient, published by Lemercier, Paris)

Provost of Merchants of Paris, Prevot des Marchands, reign of King Francis I. Handcoloured lithograph by Leopold Massard after a contemporary woodcut from Le Bibliophile Jacob aka Paul Lacroixs

Jesus expelling the merchants from the Temple (colour litho)
2799796 Jesus expelling the merchants from the Temple (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jesus expelling the merchants from the Temple)

Life of German merchants and tradesmen in the 16th Century (engraving)
3646933 Life of German merchants and tradesmen in the 16th Century (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Joseph Porter by William Hogarth
3788252 Joseph Porter by William Hogarth by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Joseph Porter (1697 - 1764) by William Hogarth, 1808. Engraved by Thomas Cook

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"Tracing the Footsteps of Merchants: From Poland to London and Beyond" they have long played a pivotal role in shaping economies and cultures across the globe. In Greater Poland, specifically in Poznan's Old Town, Market Square has been a bustling hub for centuries, witnessing countless transactions and exchanges. The vibrant Haymarket in Sheffield, 1937, epitomized the spirit of commerce as merchants showcased their wares amidst an atmosphere of excitement. Across England, marketplaces like Market Place in Romford and Old Towngate in Holmfirth served as meeting points for traders from all walks of life. These historic locations were not only centers of trade but also cultural melting pots where ideas were exchanged alongside goods. The influence extended beyond physical markets; they often shaped public opinion through art and media. Artists like Hogarth captured the essence of merchant life with their masterful brushstrokes while newspapers such as The Times chronicled their triumphs and challenges. Looking further back into history, we find that merchants formed powerful alliances like the Hanseatic League which spanned vast territories around 1400 AD. Their extensive network facilitated trade routes that connected distant lands and fostered economic growth. In London's Billingsgate Fish Market - standing amid the catch - one can almost smell the salty air mingling with whispers of negotiations between fishmongers and customers alike. Meanwhile, decorations for Singapore's Coronation highlighted how even on grand occasions, merchants played a crucial role by providing luxurious goods fit for royalty. From T & W Farmiloe Limited on Rochester Row to Berry Bros and Rudd Wine Merchants in London's United Kingdom – these iconic establishments stand as testaments to generations of dedicated merchants who have catered to diverse tastes throughout history. Finally, let us not forget artists like Boris Michaylovich Kustodiev whose evocative painting portrays a merchant donning a fur coat against a backdrop reminiscent of the 1920s.