Barter Collection (page 4)

Traders bartering in the Middle Ages
Medieval merchants bartering and a farmer trading his sheep, 1300s. Hand-colored 19th-century woodcut reproduction of a miniature

Native Americans friendship with William Penn
William Pennss treaty with Native Americans in Pennsylvania, 1680s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Walking Purchase land claim in colonial Pennsylvania
William Penns Walking Purchase agreement with Native Americans for as much land as a man could walk in 3 days. Hand-colored halftone reproduction of a 19th-century illustration

In the early 17th century English settlers in the Colony of Virginia trade with local Indians for the carcass of a deer. After a work by an unknown artist

FUR TRADE. Dutch settlers in America trading with the Native Americans. American lithograph, 1893

FRONTIER TRADING POST. A trading post on the colonial frontier. Drawing by Charles W. Jefferys

DUTCH FUR TRADE. Dutch settlers in America trading with the Native Americans. American lithograph, 1893

African Zenega and traders, 17th century
African Zenega and traders. 17th-century artwork of traders bartering brandy for water with Zenega (or Sanhaja) people of the African Kingdom of Cayor at Cap-Vert (in what is now Senegal)

CANADA: FUR TRADE, c1780. Agents of the Hudsons Bay Company and the North-West Company competing for trade with Native Americans in Canada, c1780. Wood engraving, American, 1879

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Rural newspaper editor considering farm products as payment for a subscription, 1800s Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Native Americans bringing beaver pelts to white traders. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Native Americans aboard ship to trade their furs to Europeans. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

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Henry Hudson meeting with Native Americans along the Hudson River, 1609. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Penns treaty with Native Americans in Pennsylvania
Native Americans concluding an agreement with William Penn, 1680s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Penns treaty with Native Americans
William Penns treaty with the Indians of Pennsylvania, 1680s. Hand-colored engraving reproduction of a Benjamin West painting

Village Market Scene
Artist: Malbon, William - Title: Village Market Scene - Date: N/A - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Wood 40.6 x 50.8

Thailand, Samut Songkhram, Damnoen Saduak. Women trade produce from their canoes at Damnoen Saduak - Thailands most famous floating market

Barter between count Borrell and D Urgell Sal. la bishop. Par
Barter between count Borrell and D Urgell Sal.la bishop. Parchment. 988. Detail signatures. Archive of Seu d Urgell. Catalonia. Spain

Barter. Miniature. 15th century of the poem Le Roman de la Rose (13th century). Chateau de Chantilly. France

Social / Russian Barter
The economic crisis forces people to resort to barter Date: 1919

Notices in a bartering shop
Notices in English and German in the window of a bartering shop. A pile of long-playing records can be seen on the right. Date: circa 1940s

Train & Flower market, Kolkata, India
Train and Flower market, Kolkata, India

HUDSONs BAY COMPANY, 1877. A company store on Hudson Bay, Canada. Wood engraving, 1877

Street-Seller of Crockery Wine Bartering for Old Clothes, illustration taken from The London Labour
XJF869642 Street-Seller of Crockery Wine Bartering for Old Clothes, illustration taken from The London Labour and the London Poor by Henry Mayhew, circa 1840 (engraving) by English School

Old Shoes for Some Broomes, from Cryes of the City of London, c
XJF354285 Old Shoes for Some Broomes, from Cryes of the City of London, c.1688 (engraving) by Laroon, Marcellus the Elder (1653-1702) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Smith trading with the Indians, from A Brief History of the United States, published by A
KW348515 Smith trading with the Indians, from A Brief History of the United States, published by A. S. Barnes & Co. in 1885 (litho) by American School

Trade between Mexican Indians and the French at the Port of Mississippi, (engraving)
XIR164736 Trade between Mexican Indians and the French at the Port of Mississippi, (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

RUSSELL: TRADING POST, 1898. Joe Kipps Trading Post. Oil painting by Charles M. Russell, 1898

FRONTIER TRADING POST, 1785. A Native American trading fur for guns at a frontier trading post, 1785. Drawing by C.W. Jefferys

Longfield Mart. 1935

Peppers on display in Seattles Public Market

Europe, ENGLAND, London: Notting Hill, Portobello Road Market, Antique Silverware

NORSEMEN & NATIVES. Norsemen trading with Native Americans on the east cost of North America, early 11th century A. D
NORSEMEN & NATIVES. Norsemen trading with Native Americans on the east cost of North America, early 11th century A.D. Wood engraving, American, 1846

TRADE SILVER GORGETS. Silver gorgets made by white artisans for trade with Native Americans of the Great Lakes region, 1780-1820

LOUISIANA: TRADE, c1718. Trading between Native Americans and French settlers at the mouth of the Mississippi River in the colony of Louisiana. Copper engraving and watercolor, c1718, by François G

HUDSON BAY TRADING ROOM. Trade room at a Hudsons Bay Company fort in Canada. Wood engraving, 1879

HUDSONs BAY TRADERS, 1879. The Balance of Trade. Weighing furs at a Hudsons Bay Company trading post. Wood engraving, 1879

CANADA: FUR TRADERS, 1879. Meeting between Native American and Canadian fur traders of the Hudsons Bay Company. Wood engraving, 1879

FUR TRADERS, 1853. Fur traders and Native Americans in the Missouri Territory. American wood engraving, 1853

CANADA: FUR TRADE. The Courier Du Bois and the Savage. Wood engraving, 1892, after Frederic Remington

DUTCH FUR TRADE with Native Americans along the Hudson River in the 17th century. Wood engraving, 19th century

DUTCH TRADING WITH NATIVE AMERICANS. Dutch colonists trading with the Native Americans of New Netherland (later New York) in the 17th century. Engraving, 19th century

BARTHOLOMEW GOSNOLD (1572-1607). English navigator. Gosnold trading with Indians on the New England coast, 1602. Line engraving, 1634

DUTCH TRADING. Dutch merchants trading with Native Americans in New Netherland (later New York) in the 17th century. Color engraving, 19th century

NEW AMSTERDAM, 1660. Governor Peter Stuyvesant and Dutch settlers in New Amsterdam parlaying with Indians. Wood engraving, 1855

DUTCH & NATIVE AMERICAN TRADE. Dutch colonists trading with the Native Americans at New Amsterdam. American engraving, 19th century

HMS CHALLENGER, 1872-76. Officers of the British survey ship HMS Challenger bartering with natives of the Admiralty Islands during the voyage of 1872-76. Wood engraving, late 19th century

BACKWOODSMEN & NATIVE AMERICANS. Wood engraving, late 19th century

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"Exploring the Rich History of Barter: From Flintlock Pistols to Phoenician Traders" Step back in time and discover the fascinating world of barter, a timeless practice that has shaped civilizations throughout history. Imagine yourself in the fur trade era, where a single flintlock pistol could be exchanged for valuable furs. These pistols were not only tools of survival but also currency in an intricate web of trade. Travel further back to ancient times, where Phoenician traders thrived in bustling ports, exchanging goods from distant lands. Their expertise and vast networks connected cultures and brought prosperity to both sides. Closer to home, visit Abingdon, Virginia's renowned Barter Theatre - a testament to the enduring spirit of exchange. Founded during the Great Depression when actors bartered their talents for food, this theater stands as a symbol of resilience and creativity. Venturing across oceans, witness Norsemen trading with Native Americans along North America's east coast in the early 11th century AD. Through wood engravings from 1846, we glimpse at these historical encounters that shaped future interactions between different peoples. Fast forward to New Sweden in Delaware during the 1700s - Swedish colonists engaging in peaceful exchanges with Delaware Native Americans. This harmonious coexistence showcases how mutual respect can foster prosperous relationships. Journeying southward brings us to Africa's shrimp river where floating factories served as hubs for vibrant trade activities. The river teemed with life as merchants exchanged goods amidst breathtaking natural beauty. In another corner of history lies Henry Hudson offering liquor to Native Americans in 1609; an illustration capturing both cultural curiosity and potential exploitation during early European exploration. Shifting gears towards compassion and liberation is Saint Paulinus freeing a slave depicted on canvas – reminding us that even within systems built on exchange there are moments when humanity triumphs over material gain.