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London Flower seller with her basket of blooms
A London Flower seller with her basket of blooms. Date: 1897
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Media ID 11574929
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Blooms Bouquets Character Cockney Cockneys Londoner Phil Seller Shawl Study
EDITORS COMMENTS
This image, captured in 1897, showcases the timeless charm of a London flower seller, expertly balancing a basket filled with vibrant blooms on her head as she wears a traditional shawl and engages with a customer on a bustling London street. The flower seller, a quintessential figure in the annals of Cockney history, is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of this iconic city. Her warm smile and inviting demeanor draw in passersby, inviting them to browse her array of bouquets and select the perfect blooms for their loved ones or for their own enjoyment. The intricate details of this study reveal the seller's character - the delicate petals of her roses, the vibrant hues of her tulips, and the gentle curve of her shawl - all come together to create a portrait of a Londoner who has dedicated her life to the traditional trade of flower selling. This photograph, with its historical significance and evocative imagery, transports us back in time to an era when the streets of London were filled with the sweet fragrance of fresh flowers and the lively banter of the city's colorful characters. This image, a treasure from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, offers a glimpse into the past and serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring spirit of London and its people.
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