Retailing Collection

Advert for Barkers of Kensington, 1951. From a guide to the Festival of Britain, 1951

Sugg Sports and Radio, High Street, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, 1960. The High Street branch of Sugg Sports in Scunthorpe, showing some electrical goods and adverts to either rent or buy

An interior of the Penny Bazaar showing the open display, 1900 (colour litho)
2811012 An interior of the Penny Bazaar showing the open display, 1900 (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

A stone building covering an island site in the centre of Nottingham, One of the 237 Stores... (colour litho)
2811021 A stone building covering an island site in the centre of Nottingham, One of the 237 Stores... (colour litho) by English School

Perfumers, Sangwine, trade card (engraving)
983967 Perfumers, Sangwine, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Perfumers, Sangwine, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Shopkeeper of the Moravian Church with a customer, 1803-c.1899. Creator: J. Enklaar
Shopkeeper of the Moravian Church with a customer, 1803-c.1899. Man of the Evangelische Broedergemeente (Hernhutters) - Evangelical Brothers Society - shows a needle case to a customer

'Phillips's Coalport China, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'Phillips's Coalport China, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

'Addley Bourne Ladies Warehouse; The New Tea Gown Show Room, 1891. Creator: Unknown
'Addley Bourne Ladies Warehouse; The New Tea Gown Show Room, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Portrait de Marie-Louise Cognacq, née Jay, 1903. Creator: Jeanne-Magdeleine Favier
Portrait de Marie-Louise Cognacq, nee Jay, 1903

Portrait d'Ernest Cognacq, 1903. Creator: Jeanne-Magdeleine Favier
Portrait d'Ernest Cognacq, 1903

Colourful hat for sale, Shakhrisabz, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Shakrisabz, Colourful hat for sale

Trays of dried apricots for sale in an outdoor market, near Samarkand, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Samarkand, Trays of dried apricots for sale in an outdoor market

Colourful hand puppets for sale, Bukhara, Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan, Bukhara, Colourful hand puppets for sale

Sonora - The Highest Class Gramophone in the World, 1920. Creator: Unknown
Sonora - The Highest Class Gramophone in the World, 1920. From " The Ideal Home - April 1920". [London, 1920]

Montague Buildings, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963. Artist: Michael Walters
Montague Buildings, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, 1963. The Montague Buildings in were constructed around 1900 on the site of a former quarry and have been home to many retailers over the years

King's Road, Brighton, c. 1910 (b/w photo)
3037857 King's Road, Brighton, c.1910 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

Ship Chandlers Sign, c. 1940. Creator: Robert Pohle
Ship Chandlers Sign, c. 1940

Leading members of the grocers trade (b / w photo)
3621817 Leading members of the grocers trade (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leading members of the grocers trade)

Window dressing - a prize window (colour litho)
3621801 Window dressing - a prize window (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Window dressing - a prize window)

A smart, well-stocked interior (colour litho)
3621799 A smart, well-stocked interior (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A smart, well-stocked interior)

Maisons du Grand Depot, ceramics store in Paris, France (litho)
5226647 Maisons du Grand Depot, ceramics store in Paris, France (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Maisons du Grand Depot, ceramics store in Paris, France)

Front of No 3, Sweetings Alley, Cornhill, lately property of Samuel Knights, Printseller and Frame Maker (engraving)
610406 Front of No 3, Sweetings Alley, Cornhill, lately property of Samuel Knights, Printseller and Frame Maker (engraving) by English School

Hatters, John Adams, trade card (engraving)
984115 Hatters, John Adams, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hatters, John Adams, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Grocers, Tinkler, trade card (engraving)
984107 Grocers, Tinkler, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grocers, Tinkler, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Goldsmiths and Silversmiths, Taylor and Perry, trade card (engraving)
984103 Goldsmiths and Silversmiths, Taylor and Perry, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Goldsmiths and Silversmiths, Taylor and Perry)

Glovers, Simon, trade card (engraving)
984097 Glovers, Simon, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glovers, Simon, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Gem and Seal Modeller, James Tassie, trade card (engraving)
984095 Gem and Seal Modeller, James Tassie, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gem and Seal Modeller, James Tassie, trade card)

Silk Dyer, John Walker, trade card (engraving)
984080 Silk Dyer, John Walker, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silk Dyer, John Walker, trade card)

Dressmakers, Matthias Otto Junior, trade card (engraving)
984079 Dressmakers, Matthias Otto Junior, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dressmakers, Matthias Otto Junior, trade card. Date, c 1760)

Colourmen, Nathan Drake, trade card (engraving)
984072 Colourmen, Nathan Drake, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colourmen, Nathan Drake, trade card)

Chimney Sweeps, Thomas Pritchard, trade card (engraving)
984065 Chimney Sweeps, Thomas Pritchard, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chimney Sweeps, Thomas Pritchard)

Bun Baker, Richard Hand, trade card (engraving)
984055 Bun Baker, Richard Hand, trade card (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bun Baker, Richard Hand, trade card)

Brewer, Dorchester Beer, trade card (engraving)
984053 Brewer, Dorchester Beer, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brewer, Dorchester Beer)

Boot and Shoemakers, Francis Beckingham, trade card (engraving)
984048 Boot and Shoemakers, Francis Beckingham, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boot and Shoemakers, Francis Beckingham)

Acroamatic Belt, ticket for three applications (engraving)
984038 Acroamatic Belt, ticket for three applications (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Acroamatic Belt)

Woolen draper, Richard Fawson, trade card (engraving)
984030 Woolen draper, Richard Fawson, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woolen draper, Richard Fawson, trade card)

Trunk Maker, J Shepherd, trade card (engraving)
984019 Trunk Maker, J Shepherd, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trunk Maker, J Shepherd)

Ship chandlers, John Browne, trade card (engraving)
983992 Ship chandlers, John Browne, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ship chandlers, John Browne)

Scientific Instrument Maker, John Bird, trade card (engraving)
983990 Scientific Instrument Maker, John Bird, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scientific Instrument Maker, John Bird, trade card)

School, Daniel Farro, trade card (engraving)
983988 School, Daniel Farro, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: School, Daniel Farro, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Scale maker, Medhurst, trade card (engraving)
983987 Scale maker, Medhurst, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scale maker, Medhurst, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Organ builders, trade card. (engraving)
983964 Organ builders, trade card. (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Organ builders, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Mercer, Mason Lucas and Higgons, trade card (engraving)
983962 Mercer, Mason Lucas and Higgons, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mercer, Mason Lucas and Higgons, trade card)

Mason, Abraham Jackson, trade card (engraving)
983956 Mason, Abraham Jackson, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mason, Abraham Jackson, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Lithographer, Whittock & Goodman, trade card (engraving)
983955 Lithographer, Whittock & Goodman, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lithographer, Whittock & Goodman, trade card)

Linen Draper, Bingley & Bragg, trade card (engraving)
983953 Linen Draper, Bingley & Bragg, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Linen Draper, Bingley & Bragg)

Linen Draper, Gedge s, trade card. (engraving)
983951 Linen Draper, Gedge s, trade card. (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Linen Draper, Gedge s, trade card.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

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"Exploring the Evolution of Retailing: From Scunthorpe to Uzbekistan" Step back in time to 1960s Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, where Sugg Sports and Radio dominated the bustling High Street. The vibrant storefronts showcased a wide array of products, enticing passersby with their open displays. Transport yourself further into history as we delve into the early 1900s. Enter Penny Bazaar, an enchanting interior filled with colorful merchandise that captivated shoppers' attention. This charming scene comes alive through a vivid color lithograph. Nottingham's stone building stands tall at the heart of the city center, housing one of its 237 stores. A captivating color lithograph transports us to this bustling hub where commerce thrived amidst architectural grandeur. Trade cards have long been used as effective marketing tools, and Sangwine Perfumers knew just how to entice customers with their beautifully engraved trade card. Step into their world and indulge your senses in exquisite fragrances. Barkers of Kensington beckons us back to 1951 with an alluring advertisement that promises quality and style. Join countless fashion enthusiasts who flocked to this renowned retailer for timeless elegance. Journey across continents now as we discover Shakhrisabz in Uzbekistan—a treasure trove for unique headwear lovers. Feast your eyes on a riot of colors displayed by a vibrant hat for sale—truly a sight worth beholding. The historic King's Road in Brighton takes us back to c. 1910 through an evocative black-and-white photograph. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere as locals peruse shops brimming with goods from around the world. Venture even further eastward towards Samarkand, Uzbekistan—an outdoor market teeming with life and flavor. Trays laden with dried apricots tempt visitors seeking culinary delights while immersing themselves in local culture.