Door To Door Collection

1879 cartoon critical of the co-operative movement
5308584 1879 cartoon critical of the co-operative movement; (add.info.: 1879 cartoon critical of the co-operative movement)

Wassail Bowl on New Years Eve
A tradition on New Years Eve where people in the village go door-to-door, singing and offering a drink from the bowl full of hot mulled wine, a mix of cider

The Pedlar, illustration from The Book of Old English Songs and Ballads published by Stodder and Houghton, c
IL314803 The Pedlar, illustration from The Book of Old English Songs and Ballads published by Stodder and Houghton, c.1910 (colour litho) by Fortescue-Brickdale

Trades in Regency England: Turnery, broom-maker and paper making
6340274 Trades in Regency England: Turnery, broom-maker and paper making by Taylor, Isaac (1730-1807); (add.info.: Trades in Regency England: Turnery, broom-maker and paper making)

Christmas (oil on canvas)
CH401610 Christmas (oil on canvas) by Fitzgerald, John Anster (1832-1906); 101.6x88.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

The Herring-Seller, c. 1661-62 (oil on panel)
5051893 The Herring-Seller, c.1661-62 (oil on panel) by Metsu, Gabriel (1629-67); 37x33 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

The Gypsy (oil on panel)
3822390 The Gypsy (oil on panel) by Marshall, Thomas Falcon (1818-78); 30.4x50 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; English, out of copyright

Colporteur (engraving)
558560 Colporteur (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colporteur. From the British Workman 1877)

Vegetable Seller, c. 1650 (oil on canvas)
3959981 Vegetable Seller, c.1650 (oil on canvas) by Maes, Nicolaes (1634-93); 48.1 x 38.3 cm; Kunstmuseum, Basel, Switzerland; Dutch, out of copyright

The residents of Annfield Plain and Stanley got a glimpse of the past when the Ringtons Tea horse and cart took to the streets

Itinerant doorstep peddlar / seller of accoutrement for sewing
Itinerant doorstep peddlar/seller of accoutrement for sewing. Date: 1920s

A Respectable Man Begging for Coins to Make a Charm to Put Round his Sick Childs Neck
BAL177072 A Respectable Man Begging for Coins to Make a Charm to Put Round his Sick Childs Neck (w/c on paper) by Chinese School; Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Chinese, out of copyright

The Knife Grinder, from Four and Twenty Toilers, pub. 1900 (colour lithograph). accompanies verse by E.V. Lucas (Edward Verrall Lucas) (1868 – 1938);

Fruit seller
Young boy dressed as a greengrocer selling fruit door-to-door. Artist: Enid Warne Browne Date: circa 1922

Mobile Department Store in Cuba
A mobile One-man Department Store arrives on a housewifes doorstep - Havana, Cuba. Date: 1910s

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"Door to Door: A Journey Through Time and Trades" Step into the past as we explore the fascinating world of door-to-door sales. From the Wassail Bowl on New Year's Eve to The Pedlar, illustrated in The Book of Old English Songs and Ballads, this captivating journey takes us through various trades in Regency England. Immerse yourself in the festive spirit with a glimpse into Christmas celebrations depicted on canvas. Marvel at Travelling Saleswomen in Rio de Janeiro in 1827, showcasing the global reach of this age-old profession. Discover The Herring-Seller and The Gypsy, both capturing the vibrant characters encountered along these door-to-door journeys. Colporteurs leave their mark through engravings that depict their tireless efforts to spread knowledge and literature. Meanwhile, a Vegetable Seller from c. 1650 reminds us of the essential goods offered by these itinerant peddlers. Witness an Itinerant doorstep peddler selling sewing accoutrements; their wares bringing creativity and practicality directly to people's homes. In contrast, A Respectable Man Begging for Coins tugs at our heartstrings as he seeks help for his sick child. Finally, marvel at The Knife Grinder from Four and Twenty Toilers - a testament to perseverance amidst adversity - reminding us that door-to-door salespeople have always played an important role in society. Join us on this historical voyage where each doorstep holds stories waiting to be told – tales of resilience, commerce, community connections forged one house at a time. Open your mind to a world where every knock brings opportunity and every sale is more than just business – it's human connection woven into history's tapestry.