Pawn Shop Collection

Beer Street, 1751. Artist: William Hogarth
Beer Street, 1751. Working people enjoying a tankard of beer outside the Barley Mow public house. The figures include two women with baskets of fish and a butcher holding a joint of meat

The Man with the Load of Mischief, 18th century, (1943). Creator: William Hogarth
The Man with the Load of Mischief, 18th century, (1943). A man with a chain and padlock round his neck, carrying a " load of mischief" : a woman holding a glass of gin rides on his back

The national pop-shop in Threadneedle Street, 1826. Artist
The national pop-shop in Threadneedle Street, 1826. Two designs side by side. On the left is the exterior of a pawnshop (representing the Bank of England) and on the right is the interior

The Last of the Jews, All That Was Left, 1828-1896. Creator: Augustus Hoppin
The Last of the Jews, All That Was Left, 1828-1896

The Pawn Shop II, 1859. Creator: Carl Henrik Unker
The Pawn Shop II, 1859

The Pawnshop (Mount of Piety), c.1856-c.1857. Creator: Matthijs Maris
The Pawnshop (Mount of Piety), c.1856-c.1857

At the pawnbroker's, 1893. Creator: Frants Henningsen
At the pawnbroker's, 1893

Main street storefront, Chickasaw, Oklahoma, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Main street storefront, Chickasaw, Oklahoma. This is a region from which hundreds of farm families have fled to the west. ['Loans - We Buy & Sell Clothing Luggage Guns etc - Used Clothing']

The hock shop, Skid Row, Howard Street, San Francisco, California, 1937. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Skid Row. Howard Street, San Francisco, California. The hock shop

To match Feature GOLD PEOPLE
An employee displays a gold tooth at a shop that purchases gold in the Ginza district of Tokyo August 23, 2011. Spot gold sells now for $1, 830 an ounce, up nearly a third this year

Pawnbroker, London, England, UK

Unemployed young men pause a moment... Salvation Army, San Francisco, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Salvation Army, San Francisco, California. Unemployed young men pause a moment to loiter and watch, and then pass on. [Signs: Money Loaned on Everything; Pawnbrokers ]

Pawn brokers, early 19th century (engraving)
3245525 Pawn brokers, early 19th century (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures; British, out of copyright

A Canton Pawn Shop; Honam Temple, Canton; Temple of Five Hundred Gods, Canton... c. 1868
A Canton Pawn Shop; Honam Temple, Canton; Temple of Five Hundred Gods, Canton; The Abbot of the Temple, c. 1868. A work made of collotype, pl

The Mont de Piete, the Government Pawn-Shop in Paris (engraving)
6010791 The Mont de Piete, the Government Pawn-Shop in Paris (engraving) by Heilbuth, Ferdinand (1826-89) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mont de Piete)

When one has to go... caricature of a visit to the Mont de Piete
CHT178718 When one has to go... caricature of a visit to the Mont de Piete pawnbrokers, 1822 (colour litho) by Feuchere, (fl.1822) (after); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Times, pub. by H. R. Robertson, New York, 1837 (colour litho)
MNY90553 The Times, pub. by H.R. Robertson, New York, 1837 (colour litho) by Clay, Edward Williams (1799-1857) (after); 45.9x28.1 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; (add.info.: July 4th 1837)

Beer Street, February 4, 1751. Creator: William Hogarth
Beer Street, February 4, 1751

The Pawn Shop II, 1859. Creator: D Unker, Carl (1828-1866)
The Pawn Shop II, 1859. Found in the Collection of Nationalmuseum Stockholm

Customer in a pawn shop, c1885, (1934). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
Customer in a pawn shop, c1885, (1934). Scene from Oliver Goldsmiths poem " An Elegy on the Glory of Her Sex, Mrs. Mary Blaize", illustrated by Randolph Caldecott

People outside a pawn shop, c1885, (1934). Creator: Randolph Caldecott
People outside a pawn shop, c1885, (1934). Scene from Oliver Goldsmiths poem " An Elegy on the Glory of Her Sex, Mrs. Mary Blaize", illustrated by Randolph Caldecott

Madam Blaize, 1906. Creator: Dalziel Brothers
Madam Blaize, 1906. From " Chats on Old Prints", by Arthur Hayden. [T. Fisher Unwin, London, 1906]

A North Country Transfer... 1805. Trotter, Paymaster of the Navy, leaving the Bank of England with two sacks. Abraham Newland (Chief Cashier) appears through the door

Aldersgate Street, London, 1886. Artist: John Crowther
View of nos 167, 166, 165, 164 Aldersgate Street, London, as seen from Edmund Place, 1886. Also showing a shop sign for Harrisons pawnbrokers with an advertising poster opposite

Change Alley, London, 1853. Artist: John Carter
Change Alley, London, 1853. Street scene depicting events surrounding the South Sea Bubble (1711-1720). The scene is taking place in front of Garraways Coffee House, with a pawn shop at left

The pawnshop. From Gli abiti de Veneziani, Second Half of the 18th cen.. Found in the collection of Museo Correr, Venice

The pawn office at Merthyr-Tydfil, Wales, 1875. Mining families pawn possessions during the lock-out in South Wales. A print from The Illustrated London News, (20 February 1875)

Design Book Illustration Two Women Pawn Shop
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GEORGIA: PAWN SHOP, c1899. Uncle Pauls Pawn Shop, an African American owned store in Augusta, Georgia. Photograph, c1899

CHICAGO: BANKS, 1941. The Garfield Loan Bank on the South Side of Chicago, Illinois. Photograph by Russell Lee, 1941

GEORGIA, c1899. Uncle Pauls Pawn Shop in Augusta, Georgia. Photograph, c1899

MEMPHIS: BEALE ST. c1939. Secondhand clothing stores and pawn shops on Beale Street, Memphis, Tennessee. Photograph by Marion Post Wolcott, c1939

PAWN SHOP, c1940. Goods in the window of an American pawn shop. Photograph, c1940

PAWN SHOP, 1874. The government pawn shop. Lithograph, after the painting by Mihali Munkacsy

PARIS: PAWN SHOP, 1853. Imperial pawnbrokers shop, Paris, France. Wood engraving, 1853

PAWNBROKER: REDEEMING. Redeeming items sold to the pawnbroker. Steel engraving, 19th century

PAWNING, 19th CENTURY. Selling the wedding ring or love token. Steel engraving, 19th century

SHANGHAI: PAWN SHOP, 1873. Pawnbrokers shop at Shanghai, China. Wood engraving, 1873

PAWNBROKER, 1853. Wood engraving, American, 1853

PAWN SHOP, 1872. Parting with the wedding ring at the pawnbrokers shop. Wood engraving, 1872

PAWNBROKER, 1845. Wood engraving, American, 1845

PAWN SHOP, c1925. Silent film still

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"The Pawn Shop: A Glimpse into History and Society's Struggles" Step back in time to the year 1826, where the national pop-shop in Threadneedle Street stands as a testament to an era long gone. This artwork, created by an unknown artist, captures the essence of a pawn shop bustling with activity. Fast forward to the 18th century, specifically 1943, and we find ourselves immersed in William Hogarth's masterpiece "The Man with the Load of Mischief. " In this intriguing painting, we witness a scene that hints at the significance of pawn shops during that time period. To match our feature on gold people, we delve into London, England's vibrant streets. Here lies a pawnbroker shop - a place where individuals can exchange their precious possessions for much-needed cash. It serves as both a lifeline and last resort for those facing financial hardships. Traveling across continents to San Francisco in 1939 brings us face-to-face with unemployed young men pausing outside a Salvation Army establishment. Dorothea Lange's poignant photograph captures their momentary respite from life's struggles – perhaps contemplating whether pawning their belongings could provide temporary relief. Throughout history, pawnbrokers have played an integral role in society. Engravings from early 19th-century depict these establishments as thriving hubs of commerce and survival. From Canton to Paris, they were present worldwide – offering solace amidst economic turmoil. In New York City circa 1837, The Times newspaper published H. R. Robertson's colorful lithograph showcasing various scenes related to pawning activities. This vivid portrayal highlights how deeply ingrained pawn shops were within urban landscapes during this era. Returning once again to William Hogarth’s artistic genius takes us back even further – February 4th, 1751 – when he unveiled his iconic piece "Beer Street.