Wholesale Collection (page 16)

London Trade Card - Thomas Gibbons, Wig Maker
London Trade Card - Thomas Gibbons, Peruke (Wig) Maker, at the Blue and White Peruke, Rosemary Lane, wholesale and retail. 18th century

London Trade Card - Matthias Darly, Paper Hangings
London Trade Card - Matthias Darly, Manufactory for Paper Hangings, painter, engraver and paper stainer, wholesale and retail, at the Acorn, facing Hungerford, Strand

London Trade Card - Daniel Richards, Stationer, at St Andrews Church, Holborn. Wholesale and retail. 18th century

London Trade Card - Benjamin Cole, textiles
London Trade Card - Benjamin Cole, at the Sun in St Pauls Churchyard, importing and selling cambrics, lawn, macklin, English lace and edging, wholesale and retail. 18th century

Miller, Greiner & Co, Wholesale Grocers and Produce Dealers, Washington Street, Buffalo, New York State, USA -- handwritten invoice. 1878

Spooky Santas
A strangly spooky consignment of toy Father Christmas dolls, apparently having just arrived at a London wholesale depot ready for the festivities. Date: 1930s

Frederick Wich & Co, Great Portland Street, London
Frederick Wich & Co, 79 Great Portland Street, London, wholesale and export, manufacturers of leather goods. Date: circa 1906

Paddington Street, from Baker Street, London
Paddington Street, looking from Baker Street, London, with the Apollo public house on the left, and the corner of East Street (now Chiltern Street) in the middle distance on the right

Advert for Madame Raymonde womens hats 1929
Three models wearing different styles in hats available in Madame Raymonde. 1929

Main Street, Aberdeen, South Dakota, USA
Aerial view of Main Street, Aberdeen, South Dakota, USA, looking south from the roof garden of the Citizens Bank building. Date: 1911

Park Street, Woodstock, Oxfordshire
Park Street, Woodstock, near Kidlington, Oxfordshire, England. Showing Tyrrell & Butcher Wholesale Greengrocers Bedford Vintage Lorry Date: 1940s

Shopfront - The Great Supply Company, near, England. Mallinson - Wholesale & Retail Date: 1900s

Street scene in Shanklin, Isle of Wight, with pedestrians, traffic, and streamers across the main road, probably to celebrate the accession of King George VI. Date: 1936

India, Kolkota, Mullik Ghat flower market, street selling
India, Kolkata, Mullik Ghat flower market, street selling

BAG MAKERS, 1568. The making and selling of leather bags, pouches, purses and gloves. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

Advertisement for Robert Jones, Tea, Coffee and Spice Dealer, January 1845 (litho)
XJF119816 Advertisement for Robert Jones, Tea, Coffee and Spice Dealer, January 1845 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

TEXAS: GALVESTON, c1900. Men standing in front of the Edmond Dufau Wholesale Liquor Dealer on the Strand in Galveston, Texas. Photograph, c1900

BAG MAKERS, 1568. The making and selling of leather bags, pouches, purses and gloves. Woodcut, 1568, by Jost Amman

SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE. The ruins of the wholesale district, Battery north from California Street, following the earthquake of 18 April 1906. Stereograph, 1906

TRADE CARD, c1830. Trade card of a Boston merchant who sold to country dealers. Woodcut, c1830

A & P STORE, 1890s. The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Companys store in an unidentified American city, possibly Baltimore, 1890s

Co-operative Wholesale Societies - Women Picking Tea
English and Scottish - Co-operative Wholesale Societies - Picking Tea. Only the young leaf fom the BEST Gardens is used! Date: circa 1905

Co-operative Wholesale Societies - London - Tea Department
English and Scottish - Co-operative Wholesale Societies - London Tea Department Warehouse. Date: circa 1905

Fresh seafood being sold at auction, with wholesalers bidding at lots, Xabia, Alicante Province, Valencia, Spain, May

LONDON: TRADE CARD. 1700s. Trade card for Benjamin Coles store selling lace and other ladies accessories, retail and wholesale. Line engraving, mid-18th century

WHOLESALE STORE, 1890. Interior of a wholesale store, New York City. Line engraving, 1890

O. N. Thacher, Hat, Cap & Fur Ware-House Wholesale & retail
O.N. Thacher, Hat, Cap & Fur Ware-House Wholesale & retail /. Advertisement for Thachers establishment at Nth. Third St. No

S. J. Patterson wholesale coal
S.J. Patterson wholesale coal. Date c1887 Nov. 11

Advertisement for paper manufacturers
An advertisement for Spalding & Hodge, paper manufacturers of South Darenth, Kent, depicting their factory, Horton Kirby Paper Works

Waterloo, Iowa - USA - Melan Arch Bridge
Waterloo, Iowa - USA - The Melan Arch Bridge and the Wholesale District. Date: circa 1910s

The arrival of the catch - Boulogne-sur-Mer - destined for the Criee - the wholesale fish auction (market)

Card from J Waller & Co to an unsuccessful job applicant
A card sent from J Waller & Co. of 89 Aldersgate Street, London (purveyors of India rubber stamps and accessories for wholesale and export) to an unsuccessful applicant (Mr E Myers)

Silber and Flemings Warehouses, London, 1884
Engraving showing the exterior of Silber and Flemings Wholesale Warehouses, Wood Street, London, 1884

Record Sales Foreseen
A wholesale distributors forecast record sales as their new glamorous sales woman leaves the warehouse with two little monkey assistants. Illustration by Lawson Wood

Richmond Captured
The Union army enters Richmond, which has been the Confederate capital : there is wholesale destruction, caused by the retreating southerners, not by the northerners

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"Exploring the Wholesale World: From Billingsgate Fish Market to Borough Market" London's vibrant wholesale scene offers a plethora of delights for both locals and visitors alike. At Billingsgate Fish Market, one can immerse themselves in the bustling atmosphere, standing amid an impressive array of freshly caught seafood. The sights and smells are truly captivating. For those with a penchant for baked goods, Borough Market is a haven. Here, you'll find stalls brimming with fresh bread and pastries that will tantalize your taste buds. And if cheese is your weakness, look no further than the traditional cheese vendors at Borough Market – their offerings are sure to satisfy even the most discerning connoisseurs. Delving into history, we stumble upon fascinating glimpses of London's wholesale heritage. The cover design of "Dombey and Son" takes us back to an era when books were sold through trade cards like that of James Potter, Leather Breeches Maker - a testament to the thriving commerce in 19th-century London. Venturing beyond London's borders reveals more intriguing facets culture. An advertisement from Thomas Rankine & Sons showcases fine shoes from Edinburgh while John Bews' shop front in Guernsey beckons curious souls to explore its unique offerings. But it isn't just about products; wholesalers also play a vital role in supplying essential goods such as rubber items. A visit to a rubber goods retailer shop wholesaler unveils an assortment of practical yet innovative solutions for everyday needs. Moving northwards brings us face-to-face with architectural marvels tied to wholesale enterprises. The CIS Building on Corporation Street in Manchester stands tall as an iconic symbol of commerce while illustrations depict other notable structures like the CWS Sun Flour Mill and office building – testaments to Manchester's industrial might. Intriguingly diverse and steeped in history, London's wholesale landscape promises endless discoveries for those willing to venture beyond the surface.