Plying Collection

Fruit Stall Traders
An Aquatint showing some fruit stall merchants at a market, plying their trade. Date: circa 1929

Childrens games (chromolitho)
5226782 Childrens games (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Childrens games)

La Turbie, France - the Trophy of the Alpes (Trophy of Augustus), a Roman monument built by the emperor Augustus to celebrate his victory over the Ligurian tribes which lived in the mountains of

A hot potato seller
Hot potatoes. A hot potato salesman plying his trade on a London street. Date: 1885

Allegory, c. 1910 (oil on canvas)
GRT245436 Allegory, c.1910 (oil on canvas) by Gertler, Mark (1891-1939); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

A Racecourse Scene in India, Bengalese Bookmakers plying their Trade (litho)
1042790 A Racecourse Scene in India, Bengalese Bookmakers plying their Trade (litho) by Maud, William T. (1865-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Racecourse Scene in India)

Scenes of Tripoli (litho)
1064172 Scenes of Tripoli (litho) by Johnston, Harry Hamilton (1858-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scenes of Tripoli)

Man selling ginger beer, 1870
Man selling glasses of ginger beer from a stall in the street in London, 1870. Date: 1870

River boat, Rangoon (Yangon)
Illustration of a river boat plying the Rangoon River at the beginning of the 20th century. Artist: Anon. Date: 1905

Martin XPB2M-1R Mars -this giant flying boat started life as a patrol bomber, but the handful built were converted to transports, plying the Pacific

Cartoon, three views of Recruiting, WW1
Cartoon, showing three views of Recruiting at the start of the First World War. As It Was (plying men with drink during the Napoleonic era)

Picture No. 10862967
"pirit of Tasmaniaլ ferry (no longer in operation) plying to Melbourne across the Bass Strait, entering Mersey River, Devonport, Tasmania, Australia Date:

Students on Canal
Students plying private hire motor cruisers on the Oxford Canal, near Napton, Warwickshire, England. Date: early 1960s

Regent Street in 1907
Only one motor-car to be seen among the cabs, carriages, horse-vans and wagons plying up and down Regent Street

LONDON ENGINEER (COL)
A celebrated Thames steamer plying between London and Margate Date: circa 1819

Mexico Chalco
General view of Chalco from the canal on which a steamboat and other river craft are plying to and fro

Star Ferries plying Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Tuscania Steamship
Passenger liner of the Anchor Line, plying between England and India, on one occasion carrying the writer of this caption as a small boy

Holyhead-Howth Crossing
Passengers on the deck of the steam packet plying between Holyhead (Wales) and Howth (Ireland) : note that two private carriages are also being carried

Bristol Paddlesteamer
Paddle steamer of the Fall River Line, plying between New York and Boston

COLUMBA STEAMER
Paddle steamer of Macbayne Line, plying between the Scottish islands

Laguna Belle
Express paddle steamer plying the Thames between Tower Bridge and Clacton

C17 Craftsman
A craftsman stands at his workbench plying his useful trade, and no doubt doing it very well, but what it is we do not know

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"Plying: A Vibrant Tapestry of Trades and Traditions" Step into the bustling world of plying, where fruit stall traders entice passersby with their colorful array of nature's bounty. The aroma of ripe fruits fills the air as customers engage in lively negotiations, creating a vibrant tapestry of commerce. In Lot and his Daughters (oil on canvas), an ancient biblical scene comes to life, depicting a father and his daughters engaging in the age-old trade of bartering. Their graceful movements and expressions hint at the artistry involved in this timeless exchange. Meanwhile, children's games (chromolitho) transport us to a simpler time when laughter echoed through cobblestone streets. Young ones embrace their entrepreneurial spirit by plying their handmade toys or trading marbles with gleeful determination. Venturing further, we arrive at La Turbie, France - home to the majestic Trophy of the Alpes. This towering monument stands as a testament to conquests past and present; its grandeur reminding us that even monumental endeavors require skilled artisans plying their craft. The Mackerel seller at Billingsgate (1804) captivates our attention with its hand-colored engravings capturing the hustle and bustle surrounding this vital fish market. Each transaction represents not only sustenance but also livelihoods intertwined within this maritime community. A hot potato seller adds warmth to our narrative as they navigate busy streets offering comfort food amidst chilly days. Their steaming wares provide nourishment while fostering connections between vendor and customer – a small act that brings people together. An allegory from c. 1910 invites contemplation on deeper meanings behind these tradespeople's work. Symbolism intertwines with brushstrokes on canvas, inviting viewers to ponder how each profession contributes to society's fabric beyond mere transactions. Journeying afar takes us to India's racecourse scene where Bengalese bookmakers ply their trade amid the excitement of horse racing.