Barter Collection

BUSN2A-00012
Native Americans exchanging furs for goods at a Hudson Bay Company post. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut of a Frederic Remington illustration

Ancient Phoenician traders in port
Phoenician sailors trading goods in an ancient Mediterranean seaport. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

The Barter Theatre of Virginia, Abingdon, Virginia, USA. Date: circa 1949

NORSEMEN AND NATIVE AMERICANS. Norsemen trading with Native Americans on the east cost of North America, early 11th century A.D. Wood engraving, American, 1846

SWEDISH COLONISTS & NATIVE AMERICANS. Swedish colonists trading with Delaware Native Americans at New Sweden, Delaware. Line engraving, Swedish, 1702

King John V of Portugal travelling to the Spanish border, 1729 (colour litho)
8672933 King John V of Portugal travelling to the Spanish border, 1729 (colour litho) by Gameiro, Alfredo Roque (1864-1935); Private Collection; (add.info)

RIBA Sir William Tite's Prize for 1881, Selected Design (litho)
8667912 RIBA Sir William Tite's Prize for 1881, Selected Design (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: RIBA Sir William Tite's Prize for 1881)

The Exchange, Manchester (b/w photo)
8654449 The Exchange, Manchester (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Exchange, Manchester)

Early Trading in Egypt (litho)
8660966 Early Trading in Egypt (litho) by Ward, Charles Daniel (1872-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: Early Trading in Egypt)

Las Vegas cigar box label (chromolitho)
8677610 Las Vegas cigar box label (chromolitho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Las Vegas cigar box label.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection.

Switchboard operator, 1882
3479278 Switchboard operator, 1882; (add.info.: Switchboard operator replacing a subscriber's indicator flap in the telephone exchange. Dated 1882.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Telephone exchange, 1891
3479276 Telephone exchange, 1891; (add.info.: Operator at the telephone exchange talking to a subscriber. Dated 1891.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Telephone exchange, 1880
3479274 Telephone exchange, 1880; (add.info.: Central telephone exchange, 198 Broadway, New York, in 1880. The electric telephone.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Sioux warriors hanging a fur skin has a tree for Louis Hennepin (1626-1705)
NWI4922801 Sioux warriors hanging a fur skin has a tree for Louis Hennepin (1626-1705), Walloon priest and missionary in Minnesota, 1680

The publisher of a rural newspaper considers the farmers' products that a peasant wants to offer in exchange for a
NWI4827216 The publisher of a rural newspaper considers the farmers' products that a peasant wants to offer in exchange for a subscription to the newspaper, 19th century

Exchange of territory between France and the Swiss canton of Vaud, 1862 (engraving)
8673031 Exchange of territory between France and the Swiss canton of Vaud, 1862 (engraving) by Swiss School, (19th Century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Telephone Operating Room in a Large City (b/w photo)
8658372 Telephone Operating Room in a Large City (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Telephone Operating Room in a Large City)

Europeans meet the Aboriginal people of Australia and exchange objects, clothing, jewellery, shells
FLO4636020 Europeans meet the Aboriginal people of Australia and exchange objects, clothing, jewellery, shells. Lithography for the book

Switchboard telephone exchange, 1885
3479292 Switchboard telephone exchange, 1885; (add.info.: Male shown operating a Switchboard at a telephone exchange. Used to connect two callers together. Dated 1885.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Exchange, Buenos Aires, Argentina (engraving)
8676705 Exchange, Buenos Aires, Argentina (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exchange, Buenos Aires, Argentina)

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638772 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Popular Superstitions: The shoe at weddings (colour litho)
8668706 Popular Superstitions: The shoe at weddings (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The shoe at weddings)

St. Petersburg, Russia in the 18th century. (print)
7419867 St. Petersburg, Russia in the 18th century. (print); (add.info.: View of the Exchange and the Warehouses at St. Petersburg, Russia)

United States, State of Pennsylvania: William (Guillaume) Penn (1644-1718) English founder of Pennsylvania
NWI4967138 United States, State of Pennsylvania: William (Guillaume) Penn (1644-1718) English founder of Pennsylvania, deals with affairs with the Indians of America in Pennsylvania, years 1680

Dutch merchants dealing with American Indians on the island of Manhattan, 17th century. Engraving of the 19th century
NWI4826041 Dutch merchants dealing with American Indians on the island of Manhattan, 17th century. Engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

Telephone exchange system, 1850
3479280 Telephone exchange system, 1850; (add.info.: New telephone exchange system repairs itself or calls for help. Printed circuit board)

Telephone exchange, 1890
3479275 Telephone exchange, 1890; (add.info.: Switchman connecting a call at the Central Telephone Exchange, 198 Broadway, New York)

Theatrophone, 1892
3479256 Theatrophone, 1892; (add.info.: Theatrophone coin in the slot machine by Des for use with Marinotich and Svarvady's Theatrophone system. Dated 1892.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving)
8638753 Page from Proverbs with Pictures by Charles H Bennett, 1859 (engraving) by Bennett, Charles Henry (1828-67) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Bristol: The Exchange, Entrance Vestibule (b/w photo)
8664903 Bristol: The Exchange, Entrance Vestibule (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Exchange, Entrance Vestibule)

Bristol: The Exchange, Principal Facade (b/w photo)
8664900 Bristol: The Exchange, Principal Facade (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Exchange, Principal Facade)

Riesengarde / Giant Guard (colour litho)
8666172 Riesengarde / Giant Guard (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Riesengarde)

Women of Carthage sacrificing their hair and jewelry to buy weapons and defend themselves against the invasion of
NWI4861334 Women of Carthage sacrificing their hair and jewelry to buy weapons and defend themselves against the invasion of the Romans in 146 BC

American Indians joining a merchant ship in canoes to trade goods North West Pacific Coast
NWI4827912 American Indians joining a merchant ship in canoes to trade goods North West Pacific Coast. Colourful engraving of the 19th century

The tall Tehuelche people of Patagonia exchanging gifts with short European colonist
FLO4621301 The tall Tehuelche people of Patagonia exchanging gifts with short European colonist. The Native Americans wear feather headdresses and fur cloaks

Inauguration of picture telegraphy between Britain and Germany, 1930 (b/w photo)
8626462 Inauguration of picture telegraphy between Britain and Germany, 1930 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Exchange of mail bags at Wayside Standard (colour litho)
8649481 Exchange of mail bags at Wayside Standard (colour litho) by Somerfield, Thomas (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exchange of mail bags at Wayside Standard)

Design for the Interior of an Exchange (litho)
8667748 Design for the Interior of an Exchange (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Design for the Interior of an Exchange)

United States, State of Georgia: Tomo-chichi (Tomo Chichi) offers furs to James Olglethorpe, Colony of Georgia
NWI4965128 United States, State of Georgia: Tomo-chichi (Tomo Chichi) offers furs to James Olglethorpe, Colony of Georgia

Theatrophone, 1892
3479258 Theatrophone, 1892; (add.info.: Theatrophone Central exchange for direct relays of opera, concerts and plays from the Paris theatres to hotels, cafes, etc)

Theatrophone, 1892
3479259 Theatrophone, 1892; (add.info.: Theatrophone Central exchange for direct relays of opera, concerts and plays from the Paris theatres to hotels, cafes, etc)

Theatrophone, 1892
3479257 Theatrophone, 1892; (add.info.: Theatrophone Plan of distribution line for Marinovitch and Svarvady's Theatrophone, dated 1892.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Canada: American Indians bringing beaver skins to white merchants. Colouring engraving of the 19th century
NWI4825899 Canada: American Indians bringing beaver skins to white merchants. Colouring engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Canada: American Indians bringing beaver skins to white merchants)

Maori war-canoe at Tauranga, New Zealand, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Maori war-canoe at Tauranga, New Zealand, 1864. Engraving from a sketch by Lieutenant Robley, of the 68th Regiment, '...now stationed at Tauranga...The natives of the shores of the Bay of Plenty

Sketches of the British South African Company's Expedition to Mashonaland, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'Sketches of the British South African Company's Expedition to Mashonaland; Bartering for Produce with the Natives, 1891. From "The Graphic

A swap, c1905. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
A swap, c1905. Crow men on horseback apparently involved in an exchange

Illustration for "Alphabet of good examples", c.1890 (engraving)
DUV4211965 Illustration for "Alphabet of good examples", c.1890 (engraving) by Gray, Henri (Boulanger) (1858-1924); 18.5x16.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Wall Painting of Bargaining, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
3610028 Wall Painting of Bargaining, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

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"Exploring the Rich History of Barter: From Flintlock Pistols to Phoenician Traders" Step back in time and discover the fascinating world of barter, a timeless practice that has shaped civilizations throughout history. Imagine yourself in the fur trade era, where a single flintlock pistol could be exchanged for valuable furs. These pistols were not only tools of survival but also currency in an intricate web of trade. Travel further back to ancient times, where Phoenician traders thrived in bustling ports, exchanging goods from distant lands. Their expertise and vast networks connected cultures and brought prosperity to both sides. Closer to home, visit Abingdon, Virginia's renowned Barter Theatre - a testament to the enduring spirit of exchange. Founded during the Great Depression when actors bartered their talents for food, this theater stands as a symbol of resilience and creativity. Venturing across oceans, witness Norsemen trading with Native Americans along North America's east coast in the early 11th century AD. Through wood engravings from 1846, we glimpse at these historical encounters that shaped future interactions between different peoples. Fast forward to New Sweden in Delaware during the 1700s - Swedish colonists engaging in peaceful exchanges with Delaware Native Americans. This harmonious coexistence showcases how mutual respect can foster prosperous relationships. Journeying southward brings us to Africa's shrimp river where floating factories served as hubs for vibrant trade activities. The river teemed with life as merchants exchanged goods amidst breathtaking natural beauty. In another corner of history lies Henry Hudson offering liquor to Native Americans in 1609; an illustration capturing both cultural curiosity and potential exploitation during early European exploration. Shifting gears towards compassion and liberation is Saint Paulinus freeing a slave depicted on canvas – reminding us that even within systems built on exchange there are moments when humanity triumphs over material gain.