Shopkeeper Collection (page 7)

Leadenhall Market, 1891. Artist: William Luker
Leadenhall Market, 1891. Leadenhall Market is a covered market in London, located on Gracechurch Street. It is one of the oldest markets in London, dating from the 14th century

A Street Scene in Kandy, c1880 (1905). Artist: Alexander Henry Hallam Murray
A Street Scene in Kandy, c1880 (1905). From The High-Road of Empire, by A. H. Hallam Murray. [John Murray, Ablemarle Street, London, 1905]

A Native Boutique or Fruit Shop, c1890, (1910). Artist: Alfred William Amandus Plate
A Native Boutique or Fruit Shop, c1890, (1910). From The Hundred Best Views of Ceylon. [Plate Ltd, Colombo, Kandy & Nuwara Eliya, 1910]

Pottery Bazaar in a Nile Village, c1905, (1912). Artist: Walter Frederick Roofe Tyndale
Pottery Bazaar in a Nile Village, c1905, (1912). From An Artist in Egypt by Walter Tyndale, R.I. [Hodder & Stoughton, London, New York, Toronto, 1912]

A Fruit Stall at San Remo, c1900 (1913). Artist: Walter Frederick Roofe Tyndale
A Fruit Stall at San Remo, c1900 (1913). From An Artist in Italy by Walter Tyndale, R.I. [Hodder and Stoughton, London, New York, Toronto, 1913]

A Seed Stall, Delhi, 1903. Artist: Mortimer L Menpes
A Seed Stall, Delhi, 1903. From World Pictures, by Mortimer Menpes. Text by Dorothy Menpes. [A. & C. Black, London, 1903]

A Cairo Shop, c1880, (1904). Artist: Robert George Talbot Kelly
A Cairo Shop, c1880, (1904). From Egypt, by R. Talbot Kelly. [Adam & Charles Black, London, 1904]

A Bustling Woman, 1829. Artist: George Cruikshank
A Bustling Woman, 1829. From Scraps & Sketches by George Cruikshank. [George Cruikshank, London, 1829]

Shop and solar, Clare Market, London, since demolished, 1895 (1904). Clare Market was an area of London in the parish of St Clement Danes to the west of Lincolns Inn Fields

Temple Bar, 1846 (1897)
The Old Fish Shop by Temple Bar, 1846 (1897). From Old and New London Vol III by Edward Walford. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, 1897]

Horatio Sparkins, c1900. Artist: George Cruikshank
Horatio Sparkins, c1900. An illustration for Sketches by Boz by Charles Dickens. From Hard Times and Sketches by Boz, Volume XI, by Charles Dickens. [Blackwood, Le Bas & Co. London, c1900]

American Consulate, Santiago de Cuba, c1911. Santiago de Cuba has long been considered the second most important city in Cuba after Havana, and still remains the second largest. [Harris Bros. Co

A Struggle for Supremacy, 1875 (1891). Artist: George du Maurier
A Struggle for Supremacy, 1875 (1891). A print from Society Pictures, drawn by George du Maurier, selected from Punch, Volume II, London, 1891

Family grocer, corner of Bradford Peverell, Wessex, c1922. A print from Peoples of all Nations, Volume III, edited by JA Hammerton, The Fleetway House, London, c1922

A shop in India, 1900s. Artist: Erdmann & Schanz
A shop in India, 1900s. Stereoscopic slide. Detail

A stained glass window in the church of St Alpin, Chalons, France, 1849. Artist: F de Lasteyrie
A stained glass window in the church of St Alpin, Chalons, France, 1849. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud, Volume I (Paris, 1849)

Aristide Boucicaut, French retailer, 1874. Boucicaut (1810-1877) founded Le Bon Marche, one of the first department stores, in Paris in 1838

I never at saw sewing so small, c1900-1950

Meat counter in a Soviet food store, USSR, 1960s. From a private collection

Scene from Marco Polos Book of Marvels... early 15th century. Artist: Master of Boucicaut
Scene from Marco Polos Book of Marvels... early 15th century, showing merchants entering a walled town, mason and carpenter at work, a shopkeeper serving a customer, and men driving swine

Shop in the souk in Sousse, Tunisia

In a shop, late 16th or early 17th century. Artist: Lodewijk Toeput
In a shop, late 16th or early 17th century. Found in the collection of the State M Ciurlionis Art Museum, Kaunas, Lithuania

Roman relief of a Pharmacy Shop

Roman relief of an Apothecary Shop

French druggist and grocer, 16th century. In the foreground a boy uses a pestle and mortar to grind ingredients. In the right background a balance for weighing goods hangs over the counter

The Druggists Shop, 1568. Artist: Jost Amman
The Druggists Shop, 1568. The druggist is grinding down ingredients with a pestle and mortar. Illustration by Jost Amman for his The Book of Trades. (Frankfurt am Main, 1568)

The Good Little Vitler, 1874. Artist: Joseph Swain
The Good Little Vitler, 1874. The little victualler is rewarded by the new Conservative Home Secretary, RA Cross. The previous Home Secretary, HA Bruce

An Unpleasant Neighbour, 1859. Mr Bull, Here have I got to pay double insurance, all along of your confounded fireworks!. John Bull presenting a bill to Napoleon III for the 9d in the pound income

Standing farmer hands back beggar apron man wears indicates
Standing farmer with hands on his back The beggar with hands on his back, The apron that the man wears indicates a different profession than farmer, possibly shopkeeper or craftsman

Graham and Withers butchers shop, Bromley, Kent
Arthur Graham and Albert William Withers, butchers shop, 80 College Road, Bromley, Kent -- an amazing array of meat and poultry, with shop owners and assistants standing ready to serve

A Quick Change of Front, by C. Harrison
A Quick Change of Front. A German shopkeeper, being a purveyor of Teutonic delicatessen products, makes a quick change once hostilities between Germany and England begin

Butchers shop in Henley-on-Thames
Typical display of meat outside butchers shop in Henley-on-Thames, probably taken in the 1920 s. This shop is still trading in 2013 and under its original name. Date: 1920s

SHOPS ON A MEDIEVAL STREET. French manuscript illumination, 15th century

Taking advantage of the situation... Street Lad - " Do you want an Errand Boy?" Shopkeeper - " No." Street Lad - " Yus you do, yours as just been runned over." !!

Bauldry, by A Patrick Wilson. First produced at the Palace Theatre, Arbroath, October 1915, later at the Dalston Theatre (probably in Hackney, London), March 1917

The Theatrical Tradesman. early 19th century

Cadburys Happy Families - Mr Good
Cadburys Cocoa Cubs Happy Families - Mr Good the Grocer. circa 1950

Shopkeeper with his wares, Thailand. Date: circa 1970s

Scene in a grocers shop -- No Trust. 19th century

Kay Snap - Mr Bacon the Grocer
Kay Snap - Mr. Bacon the Grocer. 1930s

Kay Snap - Mr Cotton the Draper. 1930s

Kay Snap - Mr Chop the Butcher. 1930s

Kay Snap - Mr Cod the Fishmonger. 1930s

Caricature of John L Toole, English actor and manager
Caricature of John Lawrence Toole (1830-1906), English comic actor, theatre manager and producer -- Now, George, down with the shutters, or the public will begin to think we ve retired from business

Caricature of G A Sala, English journalist
Caricature of George Augustus Henry Sala (1828-1895), English journalist -- What it may come to. A grocer asks him if he might supply something quotable about his brand of tea

Cartoon, A Bargain, WW1
Cartoon, A Bargain. A man asks the owner of a junk shop if he has any rare war-related items. The shopkeeper seems to have plenty to choose from. Date: 1916

French Shopkeeper Photo
A shopkeeper of Clamecy, France, poses with his wife and children outside the family business Date: circa 1903

Corner shop, 50 Dorset Street, Baker Street, London
Large corner shop at 50 Dorset Street, Baker Street, London -- Larrad greengrocer, fruiterer and florist, with a large display of produce out on the pavement. Date: circa 1910s

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"Exploring the Vibrant World of Shopkeepers: From Castle Street to Colombo" Step into the charming streets of Arncroach, Fife, Scotland and you'll find yourself captivated by The Jewel Box. This picturesque shop is a true gem, with its pencil and watercolour artwork adorning its walls. Traveling across continents, we stumble upon a fascinating cartoon in Jeremiah O Donovan Rossa's Irish Fenian store in Castle Street. It tells tales of resilience and rebellion that echo through history. In bustling Colombo, Sri Lanka, Native Boutique entices visitors with its vibrant colors and intricate designs. Here, customers can immerse themselves in the rich culture as they explore traditional garments and accessories. Transporting ourselves back in time to London 1926-1927, we witness a curious customer inspecting a haggis at an old-fashioned shop. The nostalgia lingers as we imagine the stories hidden within those walls. Venturing further into Weymoor Post Office and Hall's Newsagents Shop reveals a hub of community connection. From postal services to newspapers, this humble establishment serves as a lifeline for locals seeking news and communication. The Arab Bazar beckons us to Tunis, Tunisia in North Africa—a sensory overload awaits. Weaving through narrow alleys filled with exotic spices and trinkets transports us to another world altogether. Inside an enchanting Arab shop lies treasures aplenty—Tunisia's North Africa showcases its rich heritage through perfumes that transport one's senses on an olfactory journey like no other. Morocco unveils itself through leather goods boutiques where artisans skillfully craft handmade bags and accessories. Each piece carries whispers of tradition while embracing contemporary style—a perfect blend for modern wanderers. During WWII times when luck was scarce but hope abundant; greetings cards became tokens of encouragement amidst chaos. A Good Luck card from yesteryears reminds us how small gestures can carry immense significance.