Merchant Collection (page 100)

JACQUES COEUR (c1395-1456). French merchant. An apologetic Jacques Coeur before Charles VII in 1451: line engraving after a 15th century French miniature

MERCHANT OF VENICE. Shylock entrusting Jessica with his keys: engraving from a 19th century English edition of Shakespeares " Merchant of Venice" (Act II, Scene 5)

MERCHANT STEAMSHIP, 1843. The launching of the steamship HMS Great Britain at Bristol, England, 19 July 1843. Contemporary wood engraving

TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT, 1915. Counting the Cost. Temperance trade card. Wood engraving

ELKANAH WATSON (1758-1842). American merchant, canal promoter, agriculturist and historian. Steel engraving, 19th century

WALL STREET, 1852. Merchants Exchange. Wood engraving, 1852

NEW YORK: WALL STREET. Merchants Exchange. Wood engraving, c1830

JONATHAN TRUMBULL (1710-1785). American merchant and politician. Steel engraving, American, c1860, after a painting by Alonzo Chappel

CHINA: TRADING SHIP, 1797. A Chinese trading ship. Lithograph after an engraving, 1797, by William Alexander

DUTCH FUR TRADE. Native Americans bringing pelts to Dutch traders in the 17th century. Wood engraving, American, 19th century

DUTCH FUR TRADERS, 17th C. Native Americans bringing furs to Dutch traders. Wood engraving, 19th century

NYC DEPARTMENT STORE, 1854. An advertisement for Lord & Taylors department store, at the corner of Grand and Chrystie Streets in New York CIty, from a merchants directory of 1854

COUNTRY STORE, 1894. Townsfolk gathered around the woodstove of a country store: American engraved cartoon, 1894

KARL CZERNY (1791-1857). Austrian pianist and composer. Lithograph, 19th century

PARIS: MARKET, 17th CENTURY. Market scene in Paris, France. Line engraving, mid-17th century

IMMIGRANTS: CHINESE, 1882. Scene in the Chinese Merchants Exchange in San Francisco, Calfornia. Wood engraving, American, 1882

DUTCH FUR TRADERS. The Dutch trading with the Native Americans along the Hudson River in the 17th century. Wood engraving, 19th century

DORÉ: LONDON, 1872. The rag merchants home - Coulston Street, Whitechapel. Wood engraving after Gustave Dor

LEONARDO FIBONACCI (1180?-?1250). Italian merchant and mathematician. Line engraving: a traditional portrait of doubtful authenticity

RICHARD WHITTINGTON (1358?-1423). English mercer and philanthropist. With his cat. Line engraving, early 17th century, by Renold Elstrack

MANHATTAN PURCHASE, 1626. Peter Minuit (1580-1638) Dutch colonial official in America. Peter Minuits purchase of Manhattan Island, 1626. Colored engraving, 19th century

HUDSON: EAST INDIA COMPANY. Henry Hudson signing a contract with the Amsterdam Chamber of the Dutch East India Company on 8 January 1609 to search for a northeast passage to China

NEW YORK, 18th CENTURY. Along the waterfront in old New York: illustration after Howard Pyle

NEW AMSTERDAM: TRADE. A mid-19th century representation of the Dutch settlers of New Amsterdam trading with the Native Americans. Wood engraving

RUSSIA: ANNUAL FAIR, 1864. A depiction of the great annual fair at Niznhi Novgorod, in central Russia. Wood engraving, English, 1864

MATTHEW VASSAR (1792-1868). American (English-born) brewer and merchant. Line and stipple engraving, American, 19th century

JONAS HANWAY (1712-1786). English merchant and philanthropist. Line engraving, English, 1787

Exterior view of store on the corner of the street with merc

Philadelphia Merchants Exchange. Drawing showing exchange building with surrounding streets and buildings; streets are filled with pedestrians, horse-drawn omnibuses, and soldiers in formation

Exterior view of fish market with several people, shoppers and merchant(?), holding fish, also a porter with large bundle on his back, and a woman playing a shamisen. Date ca. 1877

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Our merchant marine, the Rip Van Winkle of the sea. Illustration shows Rip Van Winkle, his beard long and his clothes tattered, asleep near an abandoned ship building yard

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American merchant delighted with miniature cherry tree. Japanese print shows a man admiring a bonsai tree in bloom, it possibly reminds him of his wife

American merchant strolling in Yokohama. Japanese print shows an American merchant and his daughter walking with a dog on a leash in Yokohama, Japan. Date 1861

Merchant harbor, Lorient, France. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Colorado. A pioneer merchant. Date between 1898 and 1905

The merchant with his counting frame. Drawing shows a merchant at his business place or office, with an abacus. Date 1878

Turkish merchants, Constantinople, Turkey
Turkish merchants at the entrance to a shop in Constantinople (Istanbul), Turkey. Date: early 20th century

Market on the Nile, Cairo, Egypt
Christmas postcard depicting a scene at the Market on the Nile, Cairo, Egypt, with people, a camel, and sailing boats on the water. Date: early 20th century

Roman merchants attacked by Britons
A Roman merchant, travelling through a forest with his servants and merchandise, is attacked by a band of robbers Date: A.D. 1

Finland - Transporting timber Date: circa 1909

Merchant of V - Nerissa
Miss Muriel Beaumont as Nerissa. Date: 11 October 1905

Merchant of V - Gobbo
Norman Forbes as Launcelot Gobbo. Date: 11 October 1905

Merchant of V - Trial
Shylock and Portia in the trial scene. Date: 11 October 1905

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"Exploring the Rich History of Merchants: From HMS Worcester to Greenhithe, Kent" Step back in time and delve into the world of merchants with a visit to Greenhithe, Kent. This quaint town holds fascinating secrets that unravel the tales of trade and commerce. Begin your journey at HMS Worcester, where young apprentices once honed their skills on the Compass Drill. The Training Ship Arethusa also played a significant role in shaping future merchants in this maritime hub. Immerse yourself in art history as you admire "The Arnolfini Portrait" by Van Eyck. This masterpiece captures the essence life during its creation in 1434. Travel across borders to Poland's Greater Poland region, specifically Poznan's Old Town Market Square. Here, bustling marketplaces were frequented by ambitious merchants seeking new opportunities for growth and prosperity. TS Arethusa continued its legacy well into 1962, training generations of aspiring traders through Knotting Classes. These skills would prove invaluable as they navigated the ever-changing tides of commerce. Witness an iconic moment from World War II as HMS Jervis Bay fearlessly attacked the Admiral Scheer—an act emblematic ships turned war heroes when duty called. Marvel at historical maps showcasing the vast extent of the Hanseatic League around 1400—a powerful alliance that shaped European trade routes and influenced merchant practices for centuries to come. Join Chaucer's Canterbury Pilgrims on their road trip towards spiritual enlightenment—a diverse group including merchants who embarked on this famous pilgrimage alongside other social classes. Transport yourself back to 1894 with an advert for United Kingdom Tea Company—an enticing glimpse into how marketing strategies evolved over time to entice discerning customers with quality products. Finally, relive King George V's Silver Jubilee Fleet Review held in 1935—a grand spectacle celebrating Britain's naval might while acknowledging merchants' crucial role in sustaining the empire's prosperity.