Marcellus Lauron Collection

A Mountebank of Old London, (1928). Creator: Unknown
A Mountebank of Old London, (1928). Portrait of Dutchman Hans Buling, an itinerant medicine salesman, with his monkey. After The Infallible Mountebank, or Quack Doctor

Oh Raree Show, Cries of London, (1688?)
Oh Raree Show. A street entertainer. From Cries of London, (1688?)

Four for Six pence Mackrell, Cries of London, (1688?)
Four for Six pence Mackrell. A mackerel seller holding a fish. From Cries of London, (1688?)

Buy my fine singing Glasses, Cries of London, (1688?)
Buy my fine singing Glasses. A street seller carrying a number of elongated glass funnels, one of which he is blowing like a trumpet. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

The Squire of Alsatia, Cries of London, (1688?)
The Squire of Alsatia ; identified as Bully Dawson. Bully Dawson was a notorious gambler. From Cries of London, (1688?)

Maids any cunny skins, Cries of London, (1688?)
Maids any cunny skins. A street seller. From Cries of London, (1688?)

The Bartholomew fair Musician, Cries of London, (1688?)
The Bartholomew fair Musician. A man dressed in a costume playing a cello. From Cries of London, (1688?)

Knives or Cisers to Grinde, Cries of London, (1688?)
Knives or Cisers to Grinde. A knives and scissors grinder who is also smoking a pipe. The man is sharpening an item on his grinder which he is operating by foot. Ffrom Cries of London, (1688?)

Six pence a pound fair Cherryes, Cries of London, (1688?)
Six pence a pound fair Cherryes. A cherry seller carrying a basket of cherries on her head. From Cries of London, (1688?)

Lilly white Vinegar 3 pence a quart, Cries of London, (1688?)
Lilly white Vinegar 3 pence a quart. A vinegar seller accompanied by his donkey The donkey has barrels of vinegar strapped to its saddle. From Cries of London, (1688?)

A Bed Matt or a Door Matt, Cries of London, (1688?)
A Bed Matt or a Door Matt. A bed mat and door mat seller, carrying two poles over his shoulders with bed mats and door mats attached to them. From Cries of London, (1688?)

Ripe Strawberryes, Cries of London, (1688?)
Ripe Strawberryes. A strawberry seller, carrying a basket of fruit on her head. From Cries of London, (1688?)

Buy my fat Chickens, Cries of London, (1688?)
Buy my fat Chickens. A chicken seller, from Cries of London, (1688?). A man carrying baskets of chickens

Buy a fine Table Basket, Cries of London, (1688?)
Buy a fine Table Basket. A basket seller, from Cries of London, (1688?). A woman carrying a basket of smaller baskets on her head, with another basket under one arm

Buy my Dutch Biskets, Cries of London, (1688?)
Buy my Dutch Biskets. A Dutch biscuit seller, from Cries of London, 1688? A woman carrying two baskets of Dutch biscuits

Old Chaires to mend, Cries of London, (1688?)
Old Chaires to mend. A chair mender, from Cries of London, 1688? A man carrying a bundle of wood on his back

Old Cloaks Suits or Coats, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Old Cloaks Suits or Coats. A seller of old clothes, carrying some garments, and wearing several hats at once. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Maids buy a Mapp, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Maids buy a Mapp. A mop seller, carrying a bunch of long-handled mops, which she is balancing on her head. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

A Brass Pott or an Iron Pott to mend, Cries of London, (c1688?)
A Brass Pott or an Iron Pott to mend. A brass and iron pot mender, carrying a large pot or bucket over his shoulder. In his hands he is holding a smaller pot and a hammer

Buy my 4 Ropes of Hard Onyons, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Buy my 4 Ropes of Hard Onyons. An onion seller, carrying strings of onions attached to either end of a long pole. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Any Old Iron take money for, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Any Old Iron take money for. A scrap iron collector, carrying a large sack over his shoulder and a bundle of rags over his other arm. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Old Shooes for Some Broomes, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Old Shooes for Some Broomes. A street seller who exchanged old shoes for brooms, carrying a large bundle of brooms fastened to a stick. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Ha Ha Ha Poor Jack, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Ha Ha Ha Poor Jack. Two street sellers, a man and a woman. Both are using walking sticks. The man carries a large basket on his head, loaded with items. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Chimney Sweep, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Chimney Sweep. Two chimney-sweeps, one carrying a long brush. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Pretty Maids Pretty Pinns Pretty Women, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Pretty Maids Pretty Pinns Pretty Women. A street seller, carrying a box under his arm. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

John the Quaker, Cries of London, (c1688?)
John the Quaker. John Kelsey the Quaker, wearing a cloak and wide-brimmed hat. He stands, arms folded, looking thoughtful. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

The London Beggar, Cries of London, (c1688?)
The London Beggar. A woman and two children who are beggars. The woman leads one of the children, who is looking up at her beseechingly, by the hand. She carries the other, smaller child on her back

Hot Bak d Wardens Hot, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Hot Bak d Wardens Hot. A street seller who sells cooked apples and pears, with a pot or jar balanced on her head. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

New River Water, Cries of London, (c1688?)
New River Water. A fresh water seller, carrying two barrels attached to a yoke. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Who rewards the Posture Masters, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Who rewards the Posture Masters. A posturing street entertainer and his monkey. The man stands on one leg, holding his other leg behind his head, while the monkey mimics his pose

Any Card Matches or Savealls, Cries of London, c1688
Any Card Matches or Savealls. A woman street seller, carrying a large basket. From Cries of London, c1688

Knives Combs or Inkhornes, Cries of London, c1688
Knives Combs or Inkhornes. A knives, combs and ink horns seller, carrying a tray displaying his wares, and holding out a pair of spectacles. From Cries of London, c1688

Buy my Flounders, Cries of London, c1688
Buy my Flounders. A flounder seller, carrying a tray, and a large basket on his back. From Cries of London, c1688

Remember the Poor Prisoners, Cries of London, c1688
Remember the Poor Prisoners. A man collecting money for prisoners, carrying a large basket over his shoulder. From Cries of London, c1688

Colly Molly Puffe, Cries of London, c1688
Colly Molly Puffe. A street seller, carrying a large basket covered by a cloth, on his head. From Cries of London, c1688

The Merry Milk Maid, Cries of London, (c1688?)
The Merry Milk Maid. A milkmaid, carrying a large urn with smaller jugs attached to it, on her head. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Old Satten Old Taffety or Velvet, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Old Satten Old Taffety or Velvet. A seller of old satin, taffeta and velvet, wearing a large hat and carrying a basket of material. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Knives or Cisers to Grind, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Knives or Cisers to Grind. A knife and scissors grinder at work, with his grindstones on a barrow improvised to transport them. He is smoking as he works. From Cries of London, c1750

4 Pair for a Shilling Holland Socks, Cries of London, (c1688?)
4 Pair for a Shilling Holland Socks. A Holland sock seller, with a wooden box hung around her neck, she nolds out a handful of socks. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Long Threed Laces Long & Strong, Cries of London, c1688
Long Threed Laces Long & Strong. Two sellers of laces long and strong, with their wares tied to long poles. From Cries of London, c1688

Londons Gazette here, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Londons Gazette here, (c1688?). A newspaper seller, carrying a sack and holding out a sheet of newspaper. She is wearing a wide-brimmed hat. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

A Merry new Song, Cries of London, (c1688?)
A Merry new Song, (c1688?). Two street singers, a man and a woman, performing new songs. The sheet music is probably for sale. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Six Pence a Pound fair Cherries, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Six Pence a Pound fair Cherries, (c1688?). A cherry seller, carrying a basket on her head. The cherries appear to be skewered on sticks. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Buy a new Almanack, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Buy a new Almanack, (c1688?). An almanac seller, carrying a large basket of books. Almanacs were published yearly and contained a calendar as well as information regarding the phases of the moon

Any New River Water here, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Any New River Water here, (c1688?). A fresh water seller, carrying two barrels attached to a yoke. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

See Sir, see here, a Doctor Rare, Cries of London, (c1688?)
See Sir, see here, a Doctor Rare, (c1688?). A quack doctor accompanied by a monkey. His case and a number of small bottles are on the ground. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Ripe Strawberries, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Ripe Strawberries, (c1688?). A strawberry seller, carrying a basket on her head, and holding a number of smaller baskets for measuring out the fruit. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Knives, Combs, or Inkhorns, Cries of London, (c1688?)
Knives, Combs, or Inkhorns, (c1688?). A seller of knives, combs and ink horns, carrying a tray displaying his wares. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

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