Peter Jones, London
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Peter Jones, London
MR. PETER JONES, GENERAL DRAPER, SILK MERCER, OUT FITTER AND FURNISHER. The Sloane Square shopping emporium in the late 19th century. ~Illustrated London 1893 page 86~Mary Evans Picture Library~peter, jones, london, trade, shops, department, stores, peter, jones, 1893, mr, peter, jones, general, draper, silk, mercer, out, fitter, and, furnisher, the, sloane, square, shopping, emporium, in, the, late, 19th, century, shop, front, street, window, carriages, , history, historical
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1893 Carriages Department Draper Emporium Fitter Furnisher Jones Mercer Peter Shopping Silk Sloane Stores
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image, taken from Illustrated London in 1893, showcases the impressive shop front of Peter Jones, a renowned figure in London's retail history. Known as 'MR. PETER JONES, GENERAL DRAPER, SILK MERCER, OUT FITTER AND FURNISHER,' this Sloane Square shopping emporium was a hub of activity in the late 19th century. The photograph offers a glimpse into the bustling world of trade and commerce that defined London during this period. The shop front is adorned with an array of goods, from fine silks and merceries to furnishings and outfitting. The large street window invites passersby to explore the wares within, while the horse-drawn carriages parked outside suggest that the store catered to a clientele of affluence and distinction. Peter Jones' establishment was not just a shop but a shopping emporium, a term that reflected the comprehensive range of goods and services it offered. The late 19th century was a time of great innovation and expansion in retail, and Peter Jones was at the forefront of this movement in London. The image captures the grandeur and sophistication of the era, making it an invaluable historical record of London's retail past. The photograph also serves as a reminder of the importance of local businesses in shaping the character and identity of their communities. Peter Jones' shop on Sloane Square was more than just a place to buy goods; it was a social hub, a symbol of status, and a reflection of the city's rich cultural heritage. Today, the legacy of Peter Jones lives on, as the store continues to thrive as a leading department store in London.
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