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Itinerant doorstep peddlar / seller of accoutrement for sewing
Itinerant doorstep peddlar/seller of accoutrement for sewing. Date: 1920s
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Media ID 19571488
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Doorstep Goods Housewife Itinerant Needles Oct19 Older Peddlar Peddling Salesman Selling Sells Sewing Thread Wool Accoutrement Door To Door
Greetings Card (7"x5")
Step back in time with our charming selection of vintage greeting cards from Media Storehouse. This beautiful design features an itinerant peddler from the 1920s, selling an array of sewing accoutrements right at your doorstep. Each card is a piece of history, printed in high-quality and brought to you by Mary Evans Prints Online. Perfect for sewing enthusiasts or those who appreciate the nostalgia of a bygone era, these cards are sure to add a touch of character to your correspondence.
Folded Greeting Cards (12.5x17.5 cm) have a laminate finish and are supplied with an envelope. The front and inside can be personalised with text in a selection of fonts, layouts and colours.
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 14.3cm x 12.5cm (5.6" x 4.9")
Estimated Product Size is 17.5cm x 12.5cm (6.9" x 4.9")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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1. Title: "A Doorstep Deal: The Itinerant Peddler Sells Sewing Accoutrements, 1920s" This evocative black-and-white photograph captures a moment from the past, transporting us back to the 1920s when itinerant peddlers roamed the streets, offering their wares at the doorsteps of households. In this image, an older man, dressed in a worn coat and carrying a large bag slung over his shoulder, approaches a housewife at her front door. He is an itinerant peddler, selling sewing accoutrements – a vital necessity for every household in the working-class neighborhood. The man's face is etched with the lines of age and the weight of his years spent on the road, traveling from door to door, selling his goods. He holds up a selection of his wares – balls of wool, threads in various colors, and needles – as the housewife examines them with a critical eye. The woman, dressed in an apron and a simple blouse, looks intently at the merchandise, her expression thoughtful as she considers the value of each item and its potential use in her own sewing projects. The scene is set against the backdrop of a quiet, tree-lined street, with the sun casting long shadows and the promise of autumn in the air. The image offers a glimpse into the past, when commerce was conducted one doorstep at a time, and the simple act of buying and selling could forge a connection between neighbors and strangers alike. This photograph is a poignant reminder of a bygone era, when the rhythms of daily life were more intimately connected to the seasons and the passage of time. It invites us to reflect on the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring power of the personal touch in the marketplace.
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