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Shopkeepers Collection

In the bustling streets of Hong Kong in the 1890s, they were the heart and soul of the vibrant cityscape

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Shopkeepers Collection: Hong Kong street scene, 1890s C016 / 4499
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Shopkeepers Collection: F. Squibbs Serpentine Bazaar, The Lizard, Landewednack, Cornwall. Early 1900s
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Shopkeepers Collection: Serpentine workshops, The Lizard, Landewednack, Cornwall. Early 1900s
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Shopkeepers Collection: Crossroad of the Tison and Jean Bailleul street, 1831(w/c)
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Shopkeepers Collection: Cartoon, Business as Usual, by Rodo Pissarro, WW1
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Shopkeepers Collection: Shopping street in Salcombe, Devon
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Shopkeepers Collection: Map of Asia, early 19th century
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Shopkeepers Collection: King George IVs royal parade through Dublin, 1821
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Shopkeepers Collection: Historical views of China
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Shopkeepers Collection: Japanese Shopkeepers with an Abacus, c. 1870s (b / w photo)
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Shopkeepers Collection: Royal encampment, era of King Henry VIII
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Shopkeepers Collection: Old Chapel Street, Luton (b / w photo)
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Shopkeepers Collection: RACE RIOTS / SAN FRANCISCO
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Shopkeepers Collection: Lower Hudson Street, N. Y. C. 1865 (gelatin silver print)
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Shopkeepers Collection: A shopkeeper standing in the doorway of his shop (photo)
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Shopkeepers Collection: Physic Street, Canton, c. 1867-72 (black and white photograph)
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Shopkeepers Collection: Kabuki actor as a shopkeeper (coloured woodblock print)
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Shopkeepers Collection: Church Square, Grahamstown (b / w photo)
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Shopkeepers Collection: Shopkeeper and apprentice in the time of Charles I (litho)
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Shopkeepers Collection: The Coronation Procession of the Czar Alexander II (engraving)
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Shopkeepers Collection: A Bird Shop (engraving)
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Shopkeepers Collection: Brother John and I (engraving)
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Shopkeepers Collection: French Hall Market, Guernsey (colour photo)
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Shopkeepers Collection: A grocer cups his ear to a small girl in his shop (colour litho)
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Shopkeepers Collection: The Bazaars, Cairo, Egypt
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Shopkeepers Collection: INDIAN BAZaR 1930S
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Shopkeepers Collection: GREAT RUBBISH SALE
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Shopkeepers Collection: Porcelain Shops in Kiyomizu-Zaka, Kyoto, 1890s. Creator: Japanese Photographer (19th Century)
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Shopkeepers Collection: A Quick Change of Front, by C. Harrison
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Shopkeepers Collection: Traders offer a large variety of beads for sale in
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Shopkeepers Collection: W. S. P. U Defence of Militancy Old Bailey
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Shopkeepers Collection: Action for Libel, Lyons v Lipton, WW1
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Shopkeepers Collection: Picture No. 11676048
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Shopkeepers Collection: China - Guangzhou - Street Scene
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Shopkeepers Collection: Grocery Shop 1932
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Shopkeepers Collection: Chemist
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Shopkeepers Collection: The Man of the Moment by George Ranstead
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Shopkeepers Collection: Fish Shop / Holloway

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In the bustling streets of Hong Kong in the 1890s, they were the heart and soul of the vibrant cityscape. As C016 / 4499 captured this scene, one could witness their unwavering dedication to their craft, diligently tending to their shops with pride. Across continents, at Greycoat School in London, young minds were shaped by lessons on commerce and entrepreneurship. These future shopkeepers would soon embark on a journey to create their own mark in the world of business. Meanwhile, a shopping street in Salcombe, Devon painted a picture of quaint charm as local shopkeepers warmly greeted visitors with genuine smiles. Their establishments stood as pillars within the community, providing essential goods and fostering a sense of camaraderie among residents. Venturing further southwest to The Lizard in Landewednack, Cornwall during the early 1900s revealed F. Squibbs Serpentine Bazaar and its dedicated shopkeepers. They skillfully crafted unique serpentine products that showcased Cornwall's rich heritage while sustaining traditional craftsmanship for generations to come. Adjacent to these workshops lay Serpentine workshops where artisans honed their skills amidst an atmosphere brimming with creativity and passion. These talented individuals epitomized resilience as they preserved ancient techniques through changing times. During WW1 depicted by Rodo Pissarro's cartoon "Business as Usual, " even amidst chaos and uncertainty, shopkeepers remained steadfast pillars of stability within communities across Europe. Their determination ensured that daily life continued despite adversity. The artwork "A Quick Change of Front" by C. Harrison portrayed how some entrepreneurs swiftly adapted their businesses during challenging times—a testament to the resourcefulness inherent within every successful shopkeeper throughout history. However, not all tales were filled with triumph; violence against Chinese and Japanese immigrants stained California's history during this era (as shown in a color lithograph). Shopkeepers faced discrimination but persevered against prejudice while contributing positively to their adopted communities.