Buying Collection (page 2)

City Centre Doha Mall, the largest of the Middle Easts shopping malls with over 350 shops and an ice skating rink, Doha, Qatar, Middle East

George V Pillar Box
An English postman in his uniform, demonstrates the knack of buying a book of stamps from a vending machine attached to a King George V pillar box

Trees, Covent Garden
Buying Christmas trees in Covent Garden market, London

Shellfish stall in Les Halles, Paris, France
Adults and children at a shellfish stall in Les Halles, in Paris, France

Fish Market, 1568 (oil on baltic oak)
3472147 Fish Market, 1568 (oil on baltic oak) by Beuckelaer or Bueckelaer, Joachim (c.1530-73); 128x174 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Netherlandish, out of copyright

The Birmingham Horse Fair, c. 1841-49 (w / c on paper)
2959557 The Birmingham Horse Fair, c.1841-49 (w/c on paper) by Cox, David (1783-1859); 18.7x29.6 cm; Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Patriotic poster, Team Spirit, Buy British
Patriotic poster, Buy British campaign -- It is the Team Spirit that gets there. Buy British and pass your wages to another member of the British team

East End Street Market, London, 1909
Preparing for bank holiday, showing a street market in the East End of London, with women at a stall trying on array of hats. Date: 1909

Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England - The Pontoon - Catch of Cod. In 1790 the population was less than 1, 000 and in 1907 it was 65, 000

The United States purchase of the Panama Canal, 1903 (1909). From Harmsworth History of the World, Volume 8, by Arthur Mee, J.A. Hammerton, & A.D. Innes, M.A. [Carmelite House, London, 1909]

Abraham purchasing cave for a burial place
Abraham purchasing the Cave of Machpelah for a burial place - Thomas Bankes Bible, Genesis 23.16. 1787

A Gathering of horsemen with coach, tents and flags (graphite on paper)
XYC284853 A Gathering of horsemen with coach, tents and flags (graphite on paper) by Gilpin, Sawrey (1733-1807); 16.5x30.2 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Xmas Market, French Cathedral, Gendarmenmarkt, Berlin, Germany, Europe

Judging artistic effect before purchasing / W Heath Robinson
Illustration by William Heath Robinson. Please note: Credit must appear as Courtesy of the estate of Mrs J.C.Robinson/Pollinger Ltd/Mary Evans Picture Library

Smithfield Cattle Show
Panoramic view of the Smithfield Club Cattle Show in London in 1851 showing men in stovepipe hats inspecting the numerous beasts on display

Buying Fish from Boats
Buying fish from the boats

Old Town Square at Christmas time and St. Nicholas church, Prague, Czech Republic, Europe

Women in conical hats at the fish market by the Thu Bon River in Hoi An, south of Danang, Vietnam, Indochina, Asia

Street market, Danang, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

People walking on Buchanan Street, Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom, Europe

Moscow street in winter, Russia

Busy city street scene, Kathmandu, Nepal, Asia

Tokyo Subway, ticket machines, Tokyo, Honshu, Japan, Asia

Horse Market Sweden
The horse market at Lund, Sweden

Pierre-Auguste Renoir Young Girl Hat Jeune fille au chapeau
Pierre-Auguste Renoir: Young Girl with Hat (Jeune fille au chapeau), Pierre-Auguste Renoir, c. 1893, Oil on canvas, Renoir loved to paint his models wearing hats and bonnets

Auctioneer on a Christmas and New Year card, with a lot of financial puns in the verse. Date: circa 1890s

A 16th century baker's shop. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs
1000927 A 16th century baker's shop. From Illustrierte Sittengeschichte vom Mittelalter bis zur Gegenwart by Eduard Fuchs, published 1909.; Private Collection.

Orphan children, 1884
3478908 Orphan children, 1884; (add.info.: Orphan children: Older brother buying material at the drapers for his sister's school frocks. London, 1884.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Page from 'Utility and Art', c.1900 (engraving)
2972961 Page from 'Utility and Art', c.1900 (engraving) by English School, (20th century); The Geffrye Museum of the Home, London, UK; (add.info.: 'Useful Artistic Furniture')

People rushing to sell gold in 1932 in order to take advantage of increased gold prices
3058474 People rushing to sell gold in 1932 in order to take advantage of increased gold prices. Here the gold being weighed before purchase

British troops having a snack and resting by the roadside after buying the wares of a hawker with his dog-cart
3502709 British troops having a snack and resting by the roadside after buying the wares of a hawker with his dog-cart, Belgium during WWI, from The Pageant of the Century

Stockbrokers basket trading in the French Stock Exchange, 19th century, from L'Univers Illustre pub. 1867
3506130 Stockbrokers basket trading in the French Stock Exchange, 19th century, from L'Univers Illustre pub. 1867; (add.info.: Stockbrokers basket trading in the French Stock Exchange)

French 19th century illustration of people buying and using a kaleidoscope
5306257 French 19th century illustration of people buying and using a kaleidoscope; Universal History Archive/UIG.

World War I 1914-1918: Canadian poster giving '4 Reasons for buying Victory Bonds'
528517 World War I 1914-1918: Canadian poster giving '4 Reasons for buying Victory Bonds'. The reasons are, left to right, Kaiser Wilhelm II, Field Marshal Hindenburg

An Irish pig driver
5308076 An Irish pig driver.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an Irish pig driver. The driver would travel around buying pigs, either singularly or pairs, from cottages and small farms)

Peter Minuit buys Manhattan Island in 1626 from American Indian people, with trade goods worth around US
2907824 Peter Minuit buys Manhattan Island in 1626 from American Indian people, with trade goods worth around US. Peter Minuit, aka Pieter Minuit, Pierre Minuit or Peter Minnewit, c.1580/1585 -1638

Shopping by videophone, 1890
3479185 Shopping by videophone, 1890; (add.info.: Illustration show an interpretation of the future. A older male is show seated in a Videophone kiosk shopping)

Jewish old clothes dealer. Early 19th century
865824 Jewish old clothes dealer. Early 19th century.; Universal History Archive/UIG.

British at Etaples buying from natives, between 1914 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
British at Etaples buying from natives, between 1914 and c1915. British troops at E´taples, France with women selling food, during World War I.

The annual horse fair at Horncastle, Lincolnshire, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The annual horse fair at Horncastle, Lincolnshire, 1864. View of '...the principal street [during] the annual horse fair, which is one of the most important held in this country

The Spectacle Seller, c1646. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The Spectacle Seller, c1646

Jan de Groot's bookshop and lottery office in the Kalverstraat in Amsterdam, 1758-1843. Creator: Anon
Jan de Groot's bookshop and lottery office in the Kalverstraat in Amsterdam, 1758-1843

Doll Festival, c1802. Creator: Hokusai
Doll Festival, c1802. Series: Famous Views of the Eastern Capital

Costumes de Différent Pays, Femme de Calais, Achetant des Coquillages, c1797
Costumes de Different Pays, Femme de Calais, Achetant des Coquillages, c1797

"Spending a Sou" - painted by Miss Rebecca Solomons - from the Winter Exhibition, French... 1858
"Spending a Sou" - painted by Miss Rebecca Solomons - from the Winter Exhibition, French Gallery, 1858. Engraving after a painting

The Milliner, 1746. Creator: Francois Boucher
The Milliner, 1746. A seller of trimmings for hats and her client

The Market at Marseilles, 1905. Artist: Raoul Dufy
The Market at Marseilles, 1905. From the collection of the Petit Palais, Geneva, Switzerland

Purchasing eggs and fowls of the natives - from a sketch by our special artist in China, 1860. Creator: Unknown
China - the British Forces in Talien-Wan - Purchasing eggs and fowls of the natives - from a sketch by our special artist in China, 1860

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"Exploring the Vibrant Markets of Europe: From the Vucciria Market in Palermo, Sicily to the Souks of Cairo" Immerse yourself in the bustling streets of Europe as you wander through the vibrant Vucciria Market in Palermo, Sicily. The aroma of freshly caught seafood and colorful displays of local produce will tempt your senses, inviting you to indulge in a true culinary adventure. Transporting us back in time, Charles Robertson's masterpiece "A Street Scene in Cairo" captures the essence of an ancient city where bartering and they were part of everyday life. As we admire this painting, we can almost hear the merchants' calls echoing through narrow alleyways. In Lawson Wood's whimsical artwork "Fat Geese. ", we are reminded that sometimes it's not just goods but also laughter that money can buy. This delightful scene transports us to a simpler time when joy could be found even amidst daily transactions. Step into history with a glimpse into 19th-century Cairo at Khan el-Khalili souk's entrance. Here, exotic treasures awaited eager buyers who sought unique trinkets from distant lands - a testament to how trade has connected cultures throughout centuries. The Emperor Stradivarius violin reminds us that some purchases transcend mere material value. Crafted by Antonio Stradivari himself, this instrument represents both exquisite craftsmanship and an investment for those who appreciate timeless beauty and exceptional sound. Traveling back further still, let's explore houses for sale during the roaring 1920s. These architectural gems tell stories of changing times and dreams realized within their walls – each purchase marking a new chapter for families seeking stability or investors chasing prosperity. During challenging times like World War II, L Papa and Sons ice cream vendor brought smiles to faces on Gravesend streets. Their sweet treats served as small moments of happiness amid adversity – proof that even simple pleasures hold immeasurable worth.