Canvas Print : TALLY MAN. A TALLY MAN in a cottage - a house-to-house trader who sold goods on instalment
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TALLY MAN. A TALLY MAN in a cottage - a house-to-house trader who sold goods on instalment
A TALLY MAN in a cottage - a house-to-house trader who sold goods on instalment, keeping a tally of what his customers owed him - an early form of buying on credit
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Media ID 581046
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1869 Buying Cottage Customers Form Goods Instalment Keeping Owed Sold Tally Trader Trades
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
Introducing the captivating "Tally Man" Canvas Print from our Media Storehouse collection, brought to you in collaboration with Mary Evans Picture Library from Mary Evans Prints Online. This evocative image transports us back in time to an era of house-to-house trading, where the Tally Man, with his satchel and ledger, was an early harbinger of buying on credit. The warm glow of the cottage hearth illuminates the scene, casting a cozy, inviting light upon the intriguing figure of the Tally Man. This stunning canvas print, with its rich, vibrant colors and intricate details, is a beautiful addition to any home or office, evoking a sense of history and nostalgia. Embrace the charm of yesteryears with the "Tally Man" Canvas Print from Media Storehouse.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time with this evocative image of a Tally Man, captured in 1869, going about his daily business in a quaint English cottage. The Tally Man was an early form of buying on credit, a house-to-house trader who sold goods to customers on instalment, keeping a meticulous tally of what they owed him. This historical photograph offers a glimpse into the past, when such trades were a common way of life in rural communities. The man in the image, dressed in a simple working-class attire, carries a heavy bag slung over one shoulder, filled with the goods he would sell. His expression is focused and determined, as he makes his way from one house to another, recording each transaction in his tally book. The thatched-roof cottage in the background, with its ivy-covered walls and smoke rising from the chimney, adds to the idyllic scene of a bygone era. This photograph, taken over a century ago, provides a fascinating insight into the early days of consumer credit and the importance of personal relationships in business transactions. The Tally Man's trade may have been simple, but it played a crucial role in the lives of the people he served, allowing them to purchase essential goods and services when they could not afford to pay in full. As we admire this image, we are reminded of the rich history of trade and commerce, and the resilience and resourcefulness of the human spirit in the face of economic challenges.
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