Sells Collection

Hitchin, Herts 1940S
The corner of Bridge Street, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, where the speed limit for W.D. (War Department) vehicles is 15 m.p.h. The Half Moon pub, sells Noted Luton Ales, too

Evening Standard Seller
A woman sells the Evening Standard newspaper announcing the death of King George VI

Penny-Ice Man / Crane
The ice cream man sells penny licks to the children gathered around his cart

Woman selling Mangoes on the street - Dakar, Senegal
Moorish Woman selling Mangoes on the street - Dakar, Senegal Date: circa 1950s

Thessaloniki - Orthodox Priest and Nougat seller in a street scene also featuring a red cross nurse. Date: circa 1916

CIRCUS POSTER, c1890. American circus poster, c1890, for Sells Brothers Circus, featuring elephant races

London Oyster Seller
A street vendor sells Fine native oysters while a crowd watch a Punch and Judy show in the background

Street Banana Seller, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Date: circa 1910s

CIRCUS POSTER, c1899. American poster, c1899, for Forepaugh & Sells Brothers Circus, featuring acrobats jumping over a group of elephants

Thessaloniki - Street Traders and Foreign Military Personnel
Street Traders, including a shoeshine boy, a cigarette seller and a porter - all finding plenty of cutom amongst the foreign troops staioned in Thessaloniki (Indian, French and British)

Girl Match Seller
A young girl sells matches in the street

Tsarevich of Russia sells daisies to aid TB patients
In Livadia, Crimea, young Alexei Nikolaevich, Tsarevich of Russia (1904-1918) sells daisies for the benefit of tuberculosis patients. Date: circa 1912

The Village of Waterloo, with travellers purchasing relics
The Village of Waterloo, with travellers purchasing the relics that were found in the field of battle, 1815 (c).Oil on panel, signed lower left Geo Jones, by George Jones (1786-1869), 1821 (c)

VENDOR SELLS DEAD RABBIT
A street vendor offers rabbits to the residents of Portland Place, London Date: circa 1805

RABBIT MAN SELLS RABBITS
The rabbit man sells dead rabbits for food and fur. Date: 1823

Jack sells the cow (coloured engraving)
2817762 Jack sells the cow (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack sells the cow)

Sweet Apples by Margaret Tempest. Young bear children gathered around an elderly lady bear selling apples by the railings of a public park, sheltered under a large black umbrella/parasol. circa 1910s

Engine Depot - from an original large-format brochure entitled The Wings of Commerce published in a limited edition of 2, 000 copies by The Aircraft Disposal Co. Ltd

Fuselage Depot - from an original large-format brochure entitled The Wings of Commerce published in a limited edition of 2, 000 copies by The Aircraft Disposal Co. Ltd

Bird Market, Paris, France
The Bird Market, Paris, France Date: 1893

The Lady Who Sells Easter Eggs. People You See, from Teddy Bear magazine, 1965. Date: 1965

The Old Hunters Revolt (chromolitho)
1063951 The Old Hunters Revolt (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Hunters Revolt)

An indigenous Indian sellings furs to Americans. circa 1760s

A travelling tinker in the Seventeenth Century
A Travelling Tinker in the Seventeenth Century. 17th century

Trying to sell British soldiers swagger sticks
Very good, very nice sticks -- two Egyptian street traders try to sell British soldiers sticks or riding crops, while an elderly Jewish trader holds up a flag of the Allies

Zoologist, Joshua Brooks, trade card (engraving)
984032 Zoologist, Joshua Brooks, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Zoologist, Joshua Brooks)

The woman who sells fans often shades her eyes with her hand (colour litho)
5205411 The woman who sells fans often shades her eyes with her hand (colour litho) by Bull, Rene (1872-1942); Private Collection; (add.info)

"I give one extra, no matter how large or small"(litho)
2791728 " I give one extra, no matter how large or small" (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: " I give one extra)

Newspaper Boy Date: 1869

Door-to Door Salesman Date: 1948

Tangier, Morocco - Moors selling sweets Date: circa 1905

Vietnam - Chinese man selling small pieces of roasted meat at the side of the street Date: circa 1910s

Flower Girl postcard circa 1905
A young girl sells violets on the streets of London. She wears a clean white apron over her short skirt and a red neckerchief. Date: circa 1905

MARCHE AUX PUCES
Parisians wander and browse the stalls at the Marche aux Puces, which sells antiques, books, bric-a-brac and much more. Date: circa 1940

LANTERN MERCHANT PEKING
A lantern merchant in Peking, China. His shop sells a wide range of lamps and lanterns which are decorated in the shop. Date: circa 1840

NEW CUT ITEM SELLER 1872
A dishevelled man sells household articles at Londons New Cut market. Date: 1872

SELLING ENCYCLOPAEDIAS
A man wearing a suit of armour, presumably to make his product more exciting, sells encyclopaedias to a crowd in the street. Date: 1857

UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT
A young child in London sells an assortment of goods from her cart. She displays a notice which reads notis this establisment under entirly new management [sic]. Date: 1896

LONDON CHEAPJACK / 1870
A London cheapjack sells some tableware. Date: circa 1870

BASKET WOMAN C1880
A woman sells baskets in the street Date: circa 1880

PARISIAN GREENGROCER
A woman sells vegetables in a Paris street Date: 1850

WOMAN SELLING MILK
A woman sells milk on a cobbled street, ladling out quantities from churns Date: Early 19th century

MACKEREL SELLER, LONDON
A woman street trader of fresh mackerel sells door to door Date: 1795

ORANGE & LEMON SELLER ORANGE & LEMON SELLER
A woman sells oranges and lemons from baskets on her arm and balanced on her head Date: 18th century

WALTER JONES SHOP
The exterior of Walter Jones, Sloane Street, London, a shop which sells hand bags, and other leather goods as well as photograph frames Date: circa 1912

SELLING SUGARED WAFFLES
A woman sells sugared waffles on the streets of Paris Date: Early 19th century

LONDON / CRIES / DEFORMED
The deformed beggar often sells pens as begging is not sanctioned in England. Date: 1823

LONDON / CRIES / BEGGAR / TINY
The deformed beggar often sells pens as begging is not sanctioned in England. Date: 1823

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In the bustling town of Hitchin, Herts in the 1940s, an Evening Standard Seller stood on the corner, his voice echoing through the streets as he called out the latest headlines. Down another road, a Penny-Ice Man maneuvered his crane-like cart filled with frozen treats, bringing relief to children and adults alike on hot summer days. A vibrant CIRCUS POSTER from c1899 caught everyone's attention, showcasing acrobats fearlessly leaping over a group of majestic elephants at Forepaugh & Sells Brothers Circus in America. On a different continent, in Dakar, Senegal, a woman skillfully sold ripe mangoes on the street. Their sweet aroma enticed passersby to indulge in this tropical delight. In Thessaloniki, an Orthodox Priest shared smiles and nougat with locals while selling his wares. The harmonious blend of faith and sweetness created moments of joy for all who encountered him. Another captivating CIRCUS POSTER from c1890 depicted thrilling elephant races at Sells Brothers Circus in America. The crowd cheered as these magnificent creatures thundered across the track. Halfway across the world in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, a Street Banana Seller displayed nature's golden treasure for all to enjoy. His colorful cart attracted both locals and tourists seeking a healthy snack or ingredient for their culinary creations. Thessaloniki was once again alive with activity as Street Traders interacted with Foreign Military Personnel stationed nearby. A cultural exchange took place amidst transactions that bridged gaps between nations. In London's busy streets stood an Oyster Seller offering fresh seafood delights straight from coastal waters. Hungry commuters eagerly awaited their turn to savor this quintessential British delicacy. A young Girl Match Seller wandered through dimly lit alleys during colder months; her small hands clutching bundles of matches tightly while she hoped for warmth and sustenance amidst adversity.