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Cobbler, 16th century (184). Artist: Jost AmmanCobbler, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud
The market, 15th century (1849). Artist: H MoulinThe market, 15th century, (1849). Stained glass from the Cathedral of Tournai. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud, Volume III (Paris, 1849)
Wholesale dealers, 15th century (1849). Artist: Thurwanger FreresWholesale dealers, 15th century (1849). Stained glass from the Cathedral of Tournai. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud, Volume III (Paris, 1849)
Merchants, 14th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original manuscript illustration held by the Bibliotheque Royale in Brussels
Monnoyeurs et Changeurs, 13th century (1849). Artist: Thurwanger FreresMonnoyeurs et Changeurs, 13th century (1849). Stained glass from the chapel dedicated to the Virgin Mary in Le Mans Cathedral
A water seller, Cairo, Egypt, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeishA water seller, Cairo, Egypt, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)
Greengrocer bringing goods by boat, Marken, Holland, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeishGreengrocer bringing goods by boat, Marken, Holland, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)
Fish seller, Scotland, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeishFish seller, Scotland, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)
Buy from us with a Golden Curl, (1923). Artist: Macmillian & Co LtdBuy from us with a Golden Curl, (1923). Published in The Outline of Literature, by John Drinkwater, London, 1923
British soldier, Howshera, 1917
Shisha shop, Howshera, 1917
A lemonade seller, Beiruit, Lebanon, c1920s-c1930s(?)
The Sabot Shop, c19th century. Artist: Mortimer L MenpesThe Sabot Shop, c19th century. A sabot is a type of clog
Buying camlets in a shop, Yokohama, Japan, 1865. A print from The Illustrated London News, 7th October 1865
An open bazaar in Damascus, Syria, 1900s. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodAn open bazaar in Damascus, Syria, 1900s. Stereoscopic slide
Experts purchasing silk cocoons, for export to France, Antioch, Syria, 1900s. Artist: Underwood & UnderwoodExperts purchasing silk cocoons, for export to France, Antioch, Syria, 1900s. Stereoscopic slide (detail)
Jacopo Strada, 1568, (1937). Artist: TitianJacopo Strada, 1568, (1937). A print from Titian Paintings and Drawings, introduction by Hans Tietze, Phaidon Press, Vienna, 1937
Ham Fair on the Boulevard Richard Lenoir, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest FlammarionHam Fair on the Boulevard Richard Lenoir, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)
A typical fruit seller, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest FlammarionA typical fruit seller, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)
A group of buyers of canaries, Paris, 1931. Artist: Ernest FlammarionA group of buyers of canaries, Paris, 1931. Illustration from the book Paris published by Ernest Flammarion, (1931)
A Milliners Shop; Mrs Monopolize, the butchers wife, purchasing a modern head dress, 1772. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century
The Slave Market in Morocco, 1888. Artist: Richard Caton Woodville IIThe Slave Market in Morocco, 1888. Illustration from the Illustrated London News, (18 February 1888)
A sale of colonial wool at the wool exchange, Coleman Street, London, 1889. Illustration from the The Graphic, (5 October 1889)
The Palace Galleries, (1885). Artist: Hubert Francois GravelotThe Palace Galleries, (1885). French shoppers, possilby in the Galeries de Bois next to the Palais-Royal in Paris. Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789
Fabric Shop, (1885). Artist: BonnardotFabric Shop, (1885). Illustration from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, (Paris, 1885)
Pottery Shop, (1885). Based on an original drawing by Christoph Kilian, taken from 18th Century Institutions, Usages And Costumes, France 1700-1789, by Paul Lacroix, Paris, 1885
The Slave Market in Rome, c1883-c1884. Artist: Jean-Leon GeromeThe Slave Market in Rome, c1883-c1884. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg
The French army buying horses, 1904. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 29th May 1904
Spring flowers in a market, Paris, 1903. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 28th March 1903
The Turkish pavilion at the Universal Exhibition of 1900, Paris, 1900. Exposition Universelle of 1900 was a worlds fair held in Paris, France
The Sale of Nature, c1584-1637. Artist: Pieter Brueghel the YoungerThe Sale of Nature, c1584-1637. From a private collection
Spring in Paris, 1891. Artist: Henri MeyerSpring in Paris, 1891. A print from a supplement to the Le Petit Journal, 4th April 1891
Kublai Khan paying for purchases, c1280s, (early 15th century). Artist: Master of BoucicautKublai Khan paying for purchases, c1260s, (early 15th century). Marco Polo (1254-1324) Venetian traveller and merchant, left Venice with his father and uncle in 1271
Le Marche aux Lapins, 1870-1871. Cartoon depicting a scene during the Prussian Siege of Paris in the Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871)
Market and Fountain of the Innocents, Paris, 1823. Artist: John James ChalonMarket and Fountain of the Innocents, Paris, 1823. From the Collection Guillemot, Musee Carnavalet, Paris
Saturday morning market in Leiden. Artist: CM DixonSaturday morning market in Leiden, near Hooglandse Kerk
Sailors buying winds (tied in knots) from a magician, 1562. From Historia de gentibus septentrionalibus by Olaus Magnus. (Antwerp, 1562)
Fish stall in a market, 1572. Artist: Georgius BraunFish stall in a market, 1572. A woman guts a fish while her companion drums up custom. Third woman rides into market with goods for sale. From Braun Civitates Orbis Terrarum, 1572
New Years Day, Paris, 1892. Artist: Henri MeyerNew Years Day, Paris, 1892. A woman buying toys for her children from a street stall. A print from a supplement to the Le Petit Journal, 2nd January 1892
Ice stall in the market, Georgetown, Demerara, Guyana (British Guiana), 1888. Artist: Amedee ForestierIce stall in the market, Georgetown, Demerara, Guyana (British Guiana), 1888
Carpet Merchant, c1870-1913. Artist: Addison Thomas MillarCarpet Merchant, c1870-1913
Rug Merchant, 19th / 20th century. Artist: Frederico BartoliniRug Merchant, 19th/20th century. From a private collection
French druggist and grocer, 16th century. In the foreground a boy uses a pestle and mortar to grind ingredients. In the right background a balance for weighing goods hangs over the counter
Scene from the de Lesseps attempt to dig the Panama Canal, 1888. Wood engraving showing West Indian labourers purchasing refreshment
Murder Made Easy, 1882. Artist: Joseph SwainMurder Made Easy, 1882. From Punch, or the London Charivari, January 14, 1882
A provincial family was forced to pay a high price for an insignificant show. from the Little Miseries of Human Life, 1843
WH Smiths bookstall at Waterloo Station, Lambeth, London, 1960. Bookstall on the station concourse, selling newspapers and magazines. Men wait at the counter to be served
