Trader Collection (page 34)

Market trader on hat stall, Marrakech, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

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

Camels and traders, Pushkar Camel Fair, Pushkar, Rajasthan State, India, Asia

Paris Streets, C17
LES EMBARRAS DE PARIS Barking dogs, beggars, carriage accidents, spills and falls, quarrelsome traders - better to stay home, except that your house is on fire Date: late 17th century

Pet Meat / Cries of London
A street trader sells meat for cats or dogs door-to-door

Eels / Cries of London
A street trader sells Live eels!

Marcel Treich-Laplene
MARCEL TREICH-LAPLENE French trader, explorer and administrator in west Africa, making treaties and trade agreements with native rulers

Selling Wild Rabbit
Street trader selling wild rabbit

League Judges Bad Trader
The Hanseatic League judges rule-breaking traders

Dodgy Dealer
KINGSTON MARKET A stallholder holds up a floral garment in an attempt to make a sale to a potential customer

Working Class Dress 1795
An example of working class womens clothing from the late 18th century can be seen in this image of a servant buying fish from a street trader

Image Seller in Street
A street trader of fine images

Chestnut Woman / Crane
The chestnut woman sells hot roasted chestnuts at ten a penny to two small children

Pineapples Sold by Slice
A trader selling Pineapples - a penny a slice from a barrow when this fruit was still a rarity in Britain

Samuel Hearne
SAMUEL HEARNE Royal Navy seaman, English trader and explorer for Hudsons Bay Company. Searched for the North West Passage

Board Game Seller 18C
A French tabletier: dealer in fancy goods of ivory, ebony, etc, including chess and backgammon sets

Vegetable Vendor
A street trader sells fish and vegetables from his horse in a Portuguese street market

Letter of Attestment
authorising David Fraser, Messenger at Arms, to seize property of 4 members of the Stewart family, to the value of L500, owing to Francis Fraser, trader of Edinburgh

Trader Boycotted
A shopkeeper of county Mayo, who has paid his rent despite Land League instructions to refuse, is boycotted by his customers

TALLY MAN
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

One Room / Slums / 1872
The one-room home of a London costmermonger (street trader)

Trading with native Canadians in Canada

A London coster and his girlfriend, riding in an open cart

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of a Trader's Journey: From Ancient Phoenicians to Modern Financial Markets" Step into the captivating world of traders, where history and commerce intertwine in a symphony of ambition and adventure. Embark on a voyage through time as we uncover the diverse facets that define this enigmatic profession. In the heart of London, amidst the hustle and bustle of the Stock Jobbers Pitches at the iconic London Stock Exchange, traders navigate an intricate web of numbers and trends. Their expertise shapes economies, propels industries forward, and fuels dreams with every transaction made. Cast your gaze further back in time to witness Spanish galleons gracefully sailing across treacherous seas. These intrepid traders braved unknown waters, seeking treasures from distant lands while battling storms and pirates alike. The allure of discovery propelled them forward towards untold riches. Fast forward to F G Pearce Ltd. , purveyors of exquisite business stationery since times immemorial. In their elegant designs lies a testament to how even seemingly mundane items can be transformed into symbols of prestige for discerning traders who understand that presentation is key. Travel eastward to 1890s Hong Kong streets bustling with energy as merchants barter goods amidst vibrant markets. Here, cultures collide as ancient traditions meet modern aspirations; an intoxicating blend that has defined trade routes throughout history. A lighthouse stands tall against crashing waves—a silent guardian warning clipper ships about perilous shores ahead. Traders rely on such beacons—be it market indicators or trusted advisors—to steer clear from financial reefs lurking beneath volatile tides. Pause for a moment at Pauline Baynes' depiction of Frost Fair on Thames—an ephemeral wonderland born out of frozen waters during winter months past. Traders seize opportunities wherever they arise; adapting swiftly to changing circumstances like ice melting under spring's warm embrace.