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Artichoke and Water Sellers - Streets of Gibraltar
Artichoke and Water Sellers - Streets of Gibraltar. Date: circa 1909
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Artichoke Gibraltar Mule Mules Oct18 Overseas Panniers Seller Sellers Territory Trader
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This evocative photograph captures the vibrant and bustling streets of Gibraltar in the early 1900s, with a focus on the artichoke and water sellers plying their trade. The scene unfolds on a narrow, cobblestone street, where the sun casts long shadows over the whitewashed buildings and the sound of lively conversation drifts through the air. At the center of the image, two sellers can be seen displaying their wares on a set of stone steps. One seller balances a large basket of artichokes on his head, while the other carries a pair of mules laden with water panniers. The animals' ears are pricked forward, alert to the sounds and smells of the bustling marketplace. Children play and dart between the sellers and the passing crowd, their curious eyes fixed on the colorful displays of produce. The sellers themselves wear traditional clothing, with the men donning white shirts, dark trousers, and wide-brimmed hats, while the women wear long, flowing skirts and shawls. The British colonial influence is evident in the Union Jack flag that flies above the buildings, and the territory's overseas status is further underscored by the diverse mix of people and cultures present in the scene. This photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the daily life of Gibraltar during a bygone era, when the streets came alive with the sights, sounds, and smells of the marketplace. The artichoke and water sellers, with their mules and panniers, were a common sight in the streets of Gibraltar, and this image captures their spirit and energy in a way that transports us back in time.
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