A Street Hardware Stall, Japan
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A Street Hardware Stall, Japan
A Street Hardware Stall, Japan - selling a wide array of goods including scissors, tongs, trowels, pans, hinges and metal rods. Date: circa 1910s
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Media ID 11584261
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Abacus Frying Goods Hardware Hinges Pans Rods Scissors Selling Stall Tongs Trowels
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step into the bustling heart of a Japanese marketplace during the 1910s, as captured in this evocative photograph of a street hardware stall. The scene unfolds on a narrow, cobblestone street, where the aroma of cooking food wafts through the air, mingling with the distinct metallic scent of the hardware on display. At the center of the photograph stands a Japanese vendor, meticulously arranging an array of goods on his wooden stall. His offerings span a wide range of hardware essentials: scissors, with their intricately patterned handles, gleam in the sunlight; frying tongs, their ends coated with a thin layer of oil, are neatly stacked; trowels, their edges sharp and ready for use, are displayed alongside pans of various sizes. Hinges and metal rods, in all shapes and sizes, are artfully arranged, creating a visual symphony of form and function. Among the more unusual items on display, an abacus sits prominently, its beads poised for calculation. This intriguing inclusion serves as a reminder that, even in the midst of a hardware market, commerce and tradition intertwine. The photograph's rich history transports us back in time, offering a glimpse into the daily life and commerce of a bygone era. The vibrant energy of the marketplace, the dedication of the vendor, and the intriguing array of goods all combine to create a captivating and enduring image.
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