Vendor Collection

Vucciria Market, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Europe

Christmas Market, Krakow, Poland, Europe

HARLEM NEWSBOY, 1943. A newsboy from Harlem, New York. Photograph by Gordon Parks, 1943
HARLEM NEWSBOY, 1943. A newsboy in Harlem, New York. Photograph by Gordon Parks, 1943, digitally colored by Granger, NYC -- All Rights Reserved

Entrance to the Khan el-Khalili souk in Cairo, in the 19th century, from El
KW478317 Entrance to the Khan el-Khalili souk in Cairo, in the 19th century, from El Mundo Ilustrado, published Barcelona, 1880 (litho) by European School

WALL STREET CRASH, 1929. An unlucky speculator, one Walter Thornton of New York, offering to sell his roadster, October 30, 1929

A display of vases at the Qing and Ming Ancient Pottery Factory, Jingdezhen city, Jiangxi Province, China, Asia

Young Nut Seller & Fish Seller
A Young Turkish vendor of nuts and a fish seller with a large round basket on his head

Colourful designs for sale along Jolly Beach, Antigua, Leeward Islands, West Indies, Caribbean, Central America

Traditional Turkish fezes and postcards for sale, Istanbul, Turkey, Europe

Corniche, Beirut, Lebanon, Middle East

The Perfumers Costume (colour engraving)
XIR154617 The Perfumers Costume (colour engraving) by Bonnart, Nicolas (c.1646-1718); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

The Square in front of Les Halles, 1880 (oil on canvas)
XEH41970 The Square in front of Les Halles, 1880 (oil on canvas) by Gilbert, Victor Gabriel (1847-1933); Musee des Beaux-Arts Andre Malraux, Le Havre, France; Giraudon; French, out of copyright

Old Delhi street scene
A crowded, hot, dusty street in Old Delhi. A vendor stands with a large basket on his head in the centre of the crowd Date: 1987

Floating islands inhabited by Uru people, lake Titicaca, near Puno, Peru

Africa, Ghana, Volta Region. Kente cloths for sale in the Kente weavers village

Brazil - Street vendor in Rio de Janeiro
Superb postcard from Brazil depicting Street vendor (seemingly specialising in pots, cans and pans) in Rio de Janeiro. He carries the majority of his wares in a large tin tub balanced on his head

Banana seller, Village of Masango, Cibitoke Province, Burundi, Africa

Graca & Cos stall - Hong Kong - important printers and vendors of postcards, stamps and stationary. Date: circa 1905

Mexico, Jalisco. Bowls for sale in street market. Credit as: Steve Ross / Jaynes Gallery / DanitaDelimont

The Milk Churns, c. 1888 (w / c on paper)
712202 The Milk Churns, c.1888 (w/c on paper) by Hassam, Childe Frederick (1859-1935); 43x66 cm; Private Collection

Flower Seller; Vendedora de flores, c. 1934 (oil on canvas)
1769657 Flower Seller; Vendedora de flores, c.1934 (oil on canvas) by Ramos Martinez, Alfredo (1871-1946); 81.3x71.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flower Seller; Vendedora de flores)

A Flower Market Along the Seine, (oil on canvas)
827308 A Flower Market Along the Seine, (oil on canvas) by Stein, Georges (1818-90); 45.7x55.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Flower Market Along the Seine. Georges Stein (1818-1890)

A man with a rake, a woman selling spoons and stirrers (engraving)
5234109 A man with a rake, a woman selling spoons and stirrers (engraving) by Collier, John (Tim Bobbin) (1708-86); Private Collection; (add.info.: A man with a rake)

Flower Power; Marchande de Fleurs, (oil on canvas)
651397 Flower Power; Marchande de Fleurs, (oil on canvas) by Gilbert, Victor Gabriel (1847-1933); 47x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flower Power; Marchande de Fleurs)

A Parisian Flower Market, (oil on canvas)
989521 A Parisian Flower Market, (oil on canvas) by Gilbert, Victor Gabriel (1847-1933); 137.5x46.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Parisian Flower Market. Victor Gabriel Gilbert (1847-1933)

Snail seller in Pompeii (chromolitho)
1094359 Snail seller in Pompeii (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Snail seller in Pompeii)

A man talking to a newspaper seller under the covered entrance to Leather Lane, off Dale Street, Liverpool. 17th January 1950

NEW YORK: MULBERRY BEND. A clam seller on Mulberry Bend in New York City. Photograph, c1900

A Korean terracotta jar / pot seller and his seated chum
A Korean terracotta jar/pot seller and his seated chum (smiling) Date: circa 1910

Thessaloniki, Greece - A Street Vendor - selling small items including this miniature carpet! Date: circa 1916

Thessaloniki, Greece - Tripe Kebab Seller Date: circa 1916

North Africa, Africa, Morocco, Marrakesh. A Moroccan lamp and lighting shop

JORDAN, Petra. Indiana Jones-themed snack and coffee shop near the entrance to Petra, the capital of the ancient Nabataean civilization featured in the classic adventure movie

SPAGHETTI VENDOR, c1908. Spaghetti vendor serving food in Naples, Italy. Photograph, c1908

COUNTRY STORE, 1872. Interior of a country store. A general store in North Carolina during Reconstruction. Wood engraving, American, 1872

Camel relaxes after carrying watermelons to the town of Ghinda, Eritrea, Africa

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

Page of Victorian printed scraps (coloured engraving)
6030295 Page of Victorian printed scraps (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Fish Market, 1568 (oil on baltic oak)
3472147 Fish Market, 1568 (oil on baltic oak) by Beuckelaer or Bueckelaer, Joachim (c.1530-73); 128x174 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Netherlandish, out of copyright

The Bibliophilists Haunt or Creechs Bookshop
EDB51776 The Bibliophilists Haunt or Creechs Bookshop by Douglas, William Fettes (1822-91); City of Edinburgh Museums and Art Galleries, Scotland; Scottish, out of copyright

A Chapman, from The Cries and Habits of the City of London by M
489580 A Chapman, from The Cries and Habits of the City of London by M. Lauren, 1709, frontispiece illustration from Chap-books of the Eighteenth Century by John Ashton, pub

The Bone-Grubber, after a daguerreotype by Richard Beard
STC421728 The Bone-Grubber, after a daguerreotype by Richard Beard, illustration from London Labour and London Poor by Henry Mayhew, pub

Modernisation of the street jobs, the knife grinder in his car, illustration
XIR346516 Modernisation of the street jobs, the knife grinder in his car, illustration from Le Petit Journal, supplement illustre, 3rd September 1911 (colour litho) by French School

Vegetable Seller, Covent Garden, c. 1726 (oil on panel)
XYC190747 Vegetable Seller, Covent Garden, c.1726 (oil on panel) by Angillis, Pieter (1685-1734); 34.6x27 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; Flemish, out of copyright

Africa, Botswana, Okavango Delta, Jao Reserve, Tubu Tree. Colorful camp staff made reed baskets

Fruit seller, lady wearing conical hat, Hanoi, Northern Vietnam, Southeast Asia, Asia

French street trader selling hot roasted chestnuts 1908
Parisienne woman holding out a small bag to receive some hot roasted chestnuts from a street trader. Date: 1908

A Gathering of horsemen with coach, tents and flags (graphite on paper)
XYC284853 A Gathering of horsemen with coach, tents and flags (graphite on paper) by Gilpin, Sawrey (1733-1807); 16.5x30.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

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Vibrant and bustling, the Vucciria Market in Palermo, Sicily is a haven for vendors who bring life to its narrow streets. The air is filled with the aroma of freshly caught seafood and fragrant spices as merchants proudly display their colorful array of goods. Here, amidst the lively chaos, you can find everything from succulent fruits to exquisite handmade crafts. Transporting us back in time, we step into Cairo's Khan el-Khalili souk during the 19th century. This ancient marketplace mesmerizes with its intricate architecture and labyrinthine alleys. As we wander through this historical treasure trove, vendors beckon us with their exotic wares - shimmering fabrics, ornate jewelry, and aromatic spices that awaken our senses. In Harlem during 1943, a young newsboy stands tall on a street corner. His determined gaze reflects both resilience and hope as he navigates the challenges of his daily hustle. Gordon Parks' photograph captures not only one boy's struggle but also symbolizes an entire community's spirit amidst adversity. The Wall Street Crash of 1929 paints a different picture - one of desperation and shattered dreams. Walter Thornton offers his roadster for sale as financial ruin looms over him like an ominous cloud. In this moment frozen in time, we witness the human toll brought about by economic collapse. Journeying to Jingdezhen city in China takes us to the Qing and Ming Ancient Pottery Factory where skilled artisans showcase their masterpieces. Rows upon rows of delicate vases stand proudly on display – each telling a story steeped in centuries-old tradition and craftsmanship. From there we travel to Jolly Beach in Antigua where vibrant designs adorn every corner. Colorful patterns burst forth from stalls offering unique treasures that capture the essence of Caribbean culture - bright hues mirroring azure waters against sandy shores. Istanbul enchants us with its rich history showcased through traditional Turkish fezes and postcards.