Premium Framed Print : Street Pedlar 1930S
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Street Pedlar 1930S
Passers-by look dubious, as a street pedlar tries to sell his wares from a suitcase
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Media ID 4372234
© Mary Evans Picture Library 2015 - https://copyrighthub.org/s0/hub1/creation/maryevans/MaryEvansPictureID/10163791
Dubious Passers Pedlar Pedlars Sell Suitcase Tinkers Trades Wares
14"x16" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x10" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 20.3cm (10" x 8")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a scene from the 1930s, where a street pedlar is attempting to sell his wares from a suitcase. The passers-by in the background look dubious, unsure of whether to trust this tradesman and his offerings. The historical significance of this image is evident in the costume and trade practices depicted, providing a glimpse into early 20th-century street life.
The pedlar himself appears determined despite the skepticism around him, showcasing the resilience and resourcefulness required to make a living through such means. His makeshift stall speaks to a time when entrepreneurship often meant taking to the streets with whatever goods could be carried in a portable case.
Tinkers and pedlars like the one captured in this photograph played an important role in communities, offering essential items for sale that may not have been readily available elsewhere. Their presence added color and diversity to urban landscapes while also serving practical needs for those who relied on their services.
Overall, this image serves as a poignant reminder of a bygone era when street vendors were an integral part of daily life, navigating challenges with ingenuity and perseverance. It offers viewers a window into history through the lens of everyday commerce and human interaction on bustling city streets.
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