Shop Assistant Collection

The Hat Shop, 1892. Creator: Henry Tonks
The Hat Shop, 1892

An engraving depicting a Bazar on Oxford Street, London. The first floor was a picture gallery
5310681 An engraving depicting a Bazar on Oxford Street, London. The first floor was a picture gallery. The next level shown had counters for millinery, lace, hosiery, cutlery, jewellery, toys

At the jeweler, 1909. Creator: Martin Monnickendam
At the jeweler, 1909. Interior of a jewelry shop in the Kalverstraat in Amsterdam

She is my wife, not my daughter, 1827. Creator: Henry Bonaventure Monnier
She is my wife, not my daughter, 1827. Madame est mon epouse et non ma fille'. A gentleman with his young wife in a hat shop where she tries on a hat in front of a mirror

The Shop of the Bookdealer Pieter Meijer Warnars on the Vijgendam in Amsterdam, 1820 or earlier. Full size preliminary study for the painting of the same name in the Rijksmuseum

Fruit Seller, 1840-1860. Creator: Henrietta Christina Temminck
Fruit Seller, 1840-1860

Waldrop Photographic Co. San Juan, Puero Rico, between 1895 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Waldrop Photographic Co. San Juan, Puero Rico, between 1895 and 1910

Drug store, Alfonso G. Zerbi, San Juan, Puero Rico, between 1895 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Drug store, Alfonso G. Zerbi, San Juan, Puero Rico, between 1895 and 1910

Henstadt and Haardt, Austro-Germany, between 1895 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Henstadt and Haardt, Austro-Germany, between 1895 and 1910

S.O. Grimes general store, Westminster, Md. between 1895 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.O. Grimes general store, Westminster, Md. between 1895 and 1910

Baker and Rouse shop, Sydney, Australia, between 1895 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Baker and Rouse shop, Sydney, Australia, between 1895 and 1910

S.C. Cocke drugs, Fort Wayne, Ind. between 1895 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
S.C. Cocke drugs, Fort Wayne, Ind. between 1895 and 1910

Stephan Liesting liquor, Germany, between 1895 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Stephan Liesting liquor, Germany, between 1895 and 1910

D.R. Pollak and Son, Wien, Austro-Hungary, between 1895 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
D.R. Pollak and Son, Wien, Austro-Hungary, between 1895 and 1910

C. Schapski, Berlin, Germany, between 1895 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
C. Schapski, Berlin, Germany, between 1895 and 1910

Pinter Synla Liquors, Austro-Hungary, between 1895 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Pinter Synla Liquors, Austro-Hungary, between 1895 and 1910

Alez Kunz, Berne, Switzerland, between 1895 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
Alez Kunz, Berne, Switzerland, between 1895 and 1910

C. Lindenberg Hollieferont, fish store, Berlin, Germany, between 1895 and 1910. Creator: Unknown
C. Lindenberg Hollieferont, fish store, Berlin, Germany, between 1895 and 1910

Andrew Kan & Co. china store, Portland, Ore. between 1895 and 1910. Creator: Unknown. Andrew Kan & Co
Andrew Kan & Co. china store, Portland, Ore. between 1895 and 1910

Barrios Diamond Co. Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1905. Creator: Unknown
Barrios Diamond Co. Detroit, Mich. between 1900 and 1905

Store Interior, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Store Interior, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Store Interior, 1917 or 1918. First World War - shop assistant and customer

Store Interior - Waste No Food, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Store Interior - Waste No Food, 1917 or 1918
Store Interior.'Waste No Food, 1917 or 1918. Wartime poster: Household Waste about 700 Million Dollars...Food is wasted when anything edible is allowed to go to the garbage pail or allowed to

Mrs. Lansing's Bandbox, between 1910 and 1920. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Mrs
Mrs. Lansing's Bandbox, between 1910 and 1920. Eleanor Foster was the wife of American lawyer and diplomat Robert Lansing

Southern Mercantile Co. Pine Bluff, Ark. 1902. Creator: Unknown
Southern Mercantile Co. Pine Bluff, Ark. 1902

The Milliner, 1894. Creator: Félix Vallotton
The Milliner, 1894

The Milliner, 1894. Creator: Félix Vallotton
The Milliner, 1894

Co-op store in Stoke 1970

Women coming from work, Cal.?. Store window reads T.B. Reardon, heating and plumbing, 1903. Photograph shows four women leaving the T.B. Reardon, heating and plumbing building

The Ma ert Confectionery, Lille, France
The Meert Confectionery, Lille, France

Mr. J. Benjamins daughter waiting on a customer in her fathers store, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Mr. J. Benjamins daughter waiting on a customer in her fathers store

Housewife bargaining in the store owned by Mr. J. Benjamin, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Housewife bargaining in the store owned by Mr. J. Benjamin

Clerk waiting on a customer in the store owned by Mr. J. Benjamin, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Clerk waiting on a customer in the store owned by Mr. J. Benjamin

Grocery store owned by Mr. J. Benjamin, on Saturday afternoon, Washington, D. C. 1942. Creator: Gordon Parks
Washington, D.C. Grocery store owned by Mr. J. Benjamin, on Saturday afternoon

Front cover of a score sheet for extracts from Dede by Albert Willemetz (1887-1962) and Henri Christine (c)
CHT164041 Front cover of a score sheet for extracts from Dede by Albert Willemetz (1887-1962) and Henri Christine (c.1867-1941), 1921 (colour litho) (see also 177591) by Valerio

Ofuji of the Yanagi Shop, c. 1769. Creator: Ippitsusai Buncho
Ofuji of the Yanagi Shop, c. 1769

A wig shop, c1780-1825. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
A wig shop, c1780-1825. The two old ladies examining a girlish headdress displayed by the wigmaker are delightfully satisfied with the model, if one can judge from their expressions

The Shop of M. Perier, Ironwork Merchant, 1767. Creator: Gabriel de Saint-Aubin
The Shop of M.Perier, Ironwork Merchant, 1767. (At the sign of the black head, Perier M. Quai de la Megisserie, Paris)

The Season, fashion plate for The Queen, September 1892 (coloured engraving)
STC100667 The Season, fashion plate for The Queen, September 1892 (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Sign of the Venetian Comb Makers Guild (panel)
FTB64010 Sign of the Venetian Comb Makers Guild (panel) by Italian School, (18th century); Museo Correr, Venice, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Gentleman buying Watch (chromolitho)
732992 Gentleman buying Watch (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gentleman buying Watch.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Cartoon commenting on the working conditions of shop assistants
5308985 Cartoon commenting on the working conditions of shop assistants by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Cartoon commenting on the working conditions of shop assistants)

The husband and how to train it (colour litho)
5996093 The husband and how to train it (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The husband and how to train it)

Cushion and Soft Furnishing store in Italy during the Augustan period (marble)
ALG365018 Cushion and Soft Furnishing store in Italy during the Augustan period (marble) by Roman; Galleria degli Uffizi, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: shop selling cushions, curtains)

The Green Hat (Le chapeau vert), 1896. Creator: Felix Vallotton
The Green Hat (Le chapeau vert), 1896

La Modiste (The Milliner), 1894. Creator: Felix Vallotton
La Modiste (The Milliner), 1894

George Best, Footballer, makes a guest appearance at a shoe shop, Glasgow, Scotland, Monday 8th November 1982

First look at new Tesco Store, England, Saturday 20th October 1979. (Location TBC)

Mens wear department Silverdale Co-op 1966

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"The Evolution of Shop Assistants: A Glimpse into the Past" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of shop assistants through captivating images from various eras. From The Hat Shop in 1892 to a Co-op store in Stoke during 1970, these snapshots offer glimpses into different aspects of retail history. In Henry Tonks' masterpiece, "The Hat Shop, " we witness the meticulous craftsmanship that went into creating fashionable headwear. The attention to detail is palpable as shop assistants assist customers in finding their perfect match. Fast forward to 1942 Washington, D. C. , where Gordon Parks captures poignant moments at Mr. J. Benjamin's store. In one photograph, Mr. Benjamin's daughter patiently waits on a customer, showcasing the importance of family involvement in small businesses. Parks also documents a housewife bargaining with Mr. Benjamin himself, highlighting the art of negotiation and personal interactions within local stores during wartime America. Meanwhile, across the Atlantic Ocean in Lille, France, The Maert Confectionery stands as an exquisite example of European elegance. Here we see shop assistants skillfully arranging delectable treats for discerning customers who appreciate fine confections. Travel even further back to Japan circa 1769 when Ippitsusai Buncho immortalized Ofuji from Yanagi Shop on paper. This enchanting image transports us to a bygone era where traditional Japanese shops were bustling with activity and cultural significance. Thomas Rowlandson's depiction of a wig shop between 1780-1825 offers insight into another facet of commerce - hairpieces and fashion trends prevalent during that period. With wigs adorning mannequins and attentive shop assistants ready to cater to clients' desires for stylish hairdos, this illustration showcases an intriguing aspect of historical beauty practices. Gabriel de Saint-Aubin takes us inside M. Perier's Ironwork Merchant establishment from 1767, revealing the world of craftsmanship and metalwork.