Street Cries Collection

Itinerant seller of cocoa or chocolate, with an urn of hot cocoa on his back and cups on chains
FLO4656948 Itinerant seller of cocoa or chocolate, with an urn of hot cocoa on his back and cups on chains. Lithograph after Jean-Baptiste Poisson from Paul Lacroix 'The Eighteenth Century

Itinerant butcher woman selling cat's meat (tripe) from a barrow. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William
FLO4688684 Itinerant butcher woman selling cat's meat (tripe) from a barrow. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Henry Pyne's The World in Miniature: England

"Chairs to Mend!"(engraving)
981917 " Chairs to Mend!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Chairs to Mend!".); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

"Fresh Strawberries!"(engraving)
981908 " Fresh Strawberries!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Fresh Strawberries)

The Butcher, c. 1840-44 (gouache on paper)
MNY90127 The Butcher, c.1840-44 (gouache on paper) by Calyo, Nicolino (1799-1884); 26x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York, USA; eMuseum of the City of New York; Italian, out of copyright

Man selling holly and mistletoe from a donkey cart (chromolitho)
2817026 Man selling holly and mistletoe from a donkey cart (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Man selling holly and mistletoe from a donkey cart)

"Potatoes, full weight!"(engraving)
981912 " Potatoes, full weight!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Potatoes, full weight)

Shine, sir? (b / w photo)
3637369 Shine, sir? (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shine, sir? Illustration for Wonderful London by St John Adcock (Fleetway, c 1930)

"Pine-Apples, "a Penny a Slice, 1845 (engraving)
2920755 " Pine-Apples, " a Penny a Slice, 1845 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Any knives, any scissors to grind? Any knives? (b / w photo)
3637367 Any knives, any scissors to grind? Any knives? (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Any knives, any scissors to grind? Any knives?)

Any old iron take money for (engraving)
2775926 Any old iron take money for (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Any old iron take money for.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

"Fresh Strawberries!"(engraving)
981913 " Fresh Strawberries!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Fresh Strawberries)

"Fine Rabbits!"(engraving)
981907 " Fine Rabbits!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Fine Rabbits!".); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

"Milk O!"(engraving)
981915 " Milk O!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Milk O!".); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

"Chairs to Mend!"(engraving)
981910 " Chairs to Mend!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Chairs to Mend!".); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Glass and crystal seller, 15th Century (coloured engraving)
976130 Glass and crystal seller, 15th Century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Glass and crystal seller, 15th Century)

Travelling book seller, 15th Century (coloured engraving)
976129 Travelling book seller, 15th Century (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travelling book seller, 15th Century)

Sellers of milk and second hand clothes (coloured engraving)
976120 Sellers of milk and second hand clothes (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sellers of milk and second hand clothes)

"All a Blowin!"(engraving)
981911 " All a Blowin!" (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " All a Blowin!".); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

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In the bustling streets of old, a symphony of voices echoed through the air. "Chairs to Mend. " cried out one man, his call immortalized in an engraving that captured the essence of his trade. Another voice joined in, proclaiming "Fresh Strawberries. " as vibrant red fruits tempted passersby in yet another captivating engraving. The scene shifted to a vivid gouache on paper painting depicting The Butcher from 1840-44. His stall adorned with succulent cuts of meat, he beckoned customers with pride and skill. A donkey cart rolled by next, laden with holly and mistletoe for sale - a chromolitho capturing the festive spirit. "Potatoes, full weight. " rang out from an engraving nearby, promising honesty and abundance to all who listened. In contrast, a black-and-white photograph showcased a humble shoe shiner asking politely: "Shine sir?" His livelihood depended on transforming worn-out shoes into polished elegance. "Pine-Apples, a Penny a Slice, " proclaimed an enchanting 1845 engraving that transported viewers back to simpler times when exotic fruits were rare treats. And just around the corner stood another photo portrait featuring someone calling out: "Any knives? Any scissors to grind?" Their trade relied on reviving dulled blades for those seeking sharpness. A glimpse into history revealed yet another street cry etched onto an engraving: "Any old iron take money for. " This plea spoke volumes about resourcefulness and recycling long before it became fashionable. Finally, we returned once more to the enticing allure of fresh strawberries depicted in yet another enchanting engraving alongside fine rabbits and milk vendors' melodious chant: "Milk O. " Street cries served as timeless echoes of urban life's vibrancy – they painted pictures with words and sounds that brought forth memories both cherished and forgotten.