Salesmen Collection

Model T Fords
Automobile (Cars). Fleet of four Model T Fords parked outside behind a building for salesmen of Peter Doelgers Healthful Beverage

Advert, Richard Irvin & Sons, Aberdeen, Scotland
Advert, Richard Irvin & Sons, Steam Fishing Vessel Owners, Licensed Auctioneers and Fish Salesmen, Aberdeen, Scotland. 1905

Gabled houses from the Interregnum (1650s) on Winchester Street, London Wall, 1804
FLO5000723 Gabled houses from the Interregnum (1650s) on Winchester Street, London Wall, 1804. Characters on the right pavement include Professor of Languages Count John Theodora de Verdion with

Transporting pineapples
Azim Khan Ronnie

Selling Harvest
Erwin Astro

Designs for smocks for salespeople in the tobacco goods section of Mosselprom (pencil & gouache on paper)
BCC465204 Designs for smocks for salespeople in the tobacco goods section of Mosselprom (pencil & gouache on paper) by Russian School (20th century); Private Collection; Calmann & King Ltd

Designs for smocks for salespeople in the tobacco goods section of Mosselprom (pencil & gouache on paper)
BCC465206 Designs for smocks for salespeople in the tobacco goods section of Mosselprom (pencil & gouache on paper) by Russian School (20th century); Private Collection; Calmann & King Ltd

Newspaper salesman, 1918 (oil on board)
5906508 Newspaper salesman, 1918 (oil on board) by Doernberger, Carl (1964-1940); 39x37 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Avisselger); Photo © O. Vaering

Saigon Port (chromolitho)
735461 Saigon Port (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saigon Port. Liebig card)

Comic postcard, Woman and door-to-door salesman Date: 20th century

Couple in an Appliance Store Buying a New Wall Oven, 1956 (screen print)
2630052 Couple in an Appliance Store Buying a New Wall Oven, 1956 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Advert, Realsilk stockings. 1926

Gabled houses from the Interregnum (1650s) on Winchester Street, London Wall, 1804. Characters on the right pavement include Professor of Languages Count John Theodora de Verdion with umbrella

The Salesman (colour litho)
3096460 The Salesman (colour litho) by Hutaf, August (1879-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Salesman. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Silhouette, Travelling salesman and toy seller

Guide to Selling - Giant Salesman Strides Through a City, 1928 (screen print)
2630073 Guide to Selling - Giant Salesman Strides Through a City, 1928 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Guide to Selling - Salesman Travels Between Cities, 1928 (engraving)
2630071 Guide to Selling - Salesman Travels Between Cities, 1928 (engraving) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Art-Progress (litho)
780237 Art-Progress (litho) by Leech, John (1817-64); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artist (!) " Now, mum! Take orf yer ead for sixpence, or yer ole body for a shillin

The Asparagus Vendor, 1675-80 (oil on canvas)
488046 The Asparagus Vendor, 1675-80 (oil on canvas) by Hooch, Pieter de (1629-84); 76.2x104.1 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Gift of Charles B

Interior of a grocery shop (colour engraving)
REV326128 Interior of a grocery shop (colour engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Physic Street, Canton, c. 1867-72 (black and white photograph)
473722 Physic Street, Canton, c.1867-72 (black and white photograph) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Vendor of Oil and Vinegar, a Sketch near Lisbon (engraving)
1107194 A Vendor of Oil and Vinegar, a Sketch near Lisbon (engraving) by Overend, William Heysham (1851-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Vendor of Oil and Vinegar, a Sketch near Lisbon)

Guide to Selling - Salesman and Developer Envision Suburban Housing Development
2630072 Guide to Selling - Salesman and Developer Envision Suburban Housing Development, 1928 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American

Guide to Selling - Salesman and Wall of Print Ads, 1928 (screen print)
2630070 Guide to Selling - Salesman and Wall of Print Ads, 1928 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Street Groups, Kiu-Kiang, c. 1867-72 (b / w photo)
473737 Street Groups, Kiu-Kiang, c.1867-72 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kiu-Kiang, now transliterated as Jiujang)

Guide to Selling - Salesman Sweats Through a Sales Report, 1928 (screen print)
2630074 Guide to Selling - Salesman Sweats Through a Sales Report, 1928 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

A marketing telephone call (colour litho)
3094452 A marketing telephone call (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A marketing telephone call. Postcard, early 20th century)

Boulevard of dreams
Martin Steeb

fish market
jordi piris fabra

Door to Door Salesmen sell Domestic Appliences to homeowners in London. 26th November 1952Door to Door Salesmen sell Domestic Appliances to homeowners in London. 26th November 1952

Door to Door Salesmen sell domestic appliances to homeowners in London. 26th November 1952

The Christmas Mail rush is well under way. By the beginning of December the Post Office expects to be handling over 100 Million Letters, cards

Businessman in Pieces

Three People Sitting at a Desk

Two Businessmen and a Cocktail

Two Businessmen in a Hurry

Angel and Devil Businessmen

Businessmen Falling Under

Businessman Standing In Front of a Door

Businessmen in a Meeting

Businessman Sitting on an Egg

Springing Into The Air

Catching Butterflies

Man Who Lost His Head

Taking a Nap Outside Under a Leafy Branch

Three Businessmen Walking

Businessman Walking in Circles

Father and Son Businessmen

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Salesmen have long been a ubiquitous presence in our society, traversing the globe and leaving their mark on various cultures. From the bustling streets of Aberdeen, Scotland to the vibrant Al-Hamidiyah Souq in old town Damascus, Syria, these individuals have tirelessly worked to sell their wares. In times gone by, salesmen would peddle their goods with flair and creativity. Picture a balloon seller on a Victorian scrap or a newspaper salesman captured in an oil painting from 1918. Their persuasive skills were unmatched as they navigated through crowded markets and busy ports like Saigon Port. Even comic postcards from the 20th century humorously depicted encounters between door-to-door salesmen and unsuspecting women. Meanwhile, couples eagerly explored appliance stores in search of the latest wall oven models during the prosperous year of 1956. Advertisements played a significant role in promoting products throughout history. Realsilk stockings enticed fashion-forward ladies while gabled houses from the Interregnum era showcased architectural marvels that salesmen proudly presented to potential buyers. The art world also paid homage to these hardworking individuals; "The Salesman" lithograph captured their essence with vivid colors and attention to detail. A silhouette portrayed both traveling salesmen and toy sellers side by side - two professions intertwined through time. Through all these snapshots of history, one thing remains constant: it can driven by ambition and determination. They embody resilience as they navigate diverse landscapes with unwavering dedication towards achieving success for themselves and those they represent.