Trading Collection (page 3)

Tea queue, end of 19th century. Creator: Nikolai Apollonovich Charushin
Tea queue, end of 19th century. From a collection of 71 items (photographs and negatives on glass) made in the late 19th century and early 20th century by the famous revolutionary-populist

Tea Tasting, end of 19th century. Creator: Nikolai Apollonovich Charushin
Tea Tasting, end of 19th century. From a collection of 71 items (photographs and negatives on glass) made in the late 19th century and early 20th century by the famous revolutionary-populist

Tea drying boilers, end of 19th century. Creator: Nikolai Apollonovich Charushin
Tea drying boilers, end of 19th century. From a collection of 71 items (photographs and negatives on glass) made in the late 19th century

Brick tea packaging, end of 19th century. Creator: Nikolai Apollonovich Charushin
Brick tea packaging, end of 19th century. From a collection of 71 items (photographs and negatives on glass) made in the late 19th century

Brick tea packaging, end of 19th century. Creator: Nikolai Apollonovich Charushin
Brick tea packaging, end of 19th century. From a collection of 71 items (photographs and negatives on glass) made in the late 19th century

Packaging of slab tea, end of 19th century. Creator: Nikolai Apollonovich Charushin
Packaging of slab tea, end of 19th century. From a collection of 71 items (photographs and negatives on glass) made in the late 19th century

Merchant estates of Kyakhta, end of 19th century. Creator: Nikolai Apollonovich Charushin
Merchant estates of Kyakhta, end of 19th century. From a collection of 71 items (photographs and negatives on glass) made in the late 19th century

Aerial view of people sitting on traditional boats at Old Dhaka river port along Buriganga river in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Dubai Spice Souk, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

French shop, belonging to La Soie corporation
3784854 French shop, belonging to La Soie corporation; (add.info.: French shop, belonging to La Soie corporation (societe anonyme). Early 20th century?); Lebrecht History

History of Paper: Paper trading in Samarkand
3787664 History of Paper: Paper trading in Samarkand; (add.info.: History of Paper: Paper trading in Samarkand ( Uzbekistan), 13th century

S.S Fooksang (oil on canvas)
3858403 S.S Fooksang (oil on canvas) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); (add.info.: S.S Fooksang was one of the three original ships of the Indo-China Steam Navigation Company Ltd)

1st century Roman corbita, side view
Technology, Transportation, Ships, Boats, Sailing Ships, Ancient Roman, Corbita, Merchant Ship, Ancient History, Empire, Fleets, Merchant Ships, Naval Vessels, Romans, Rowing, Sails, Seafaring

Lion Brewery
The Lion Brewery Co is a British heritage brewery that was founded in 1836 in Lambeth, London. For over a hundred years, the brewery shipped its heavily-hopped ales to trading posts

The market place in the ancient Sumerian city of Nippur
3614176 The market place in the ancient Sumerian city of Nippur, from Hutchinsons History of the Nations, pub.1915 by English School

Hawker at work in Newcastle. 19th December 1938

Barrow boys, Albert Sayers (right), with his daughter Margaret Esther Sayer, and fellow Barrow Boy, Jim Holmes. Each of the seven Newcastle barrow boys chipped in £ 10 towards the donation of

Street trader Albert Sayers wearing a straw boater hat and striped fruit embroidered overalls which were designed by his wife Margaret. 28th July 1983

Albert Sayers who runs the fruit and veg stall on Northumberland Street, Newcastle. 16th May 1996

Horses and people are all crowded together at the Appleby Horse Fair in Westmorland, Cumbria on 12th June 1973

The market in Bethlehem Circa 1935

A woman in the market at Bethlehem with a bowl balanced on her head Circa 1935

Bringing ivory to the wagons, South Africa, c. 1863
Engraving from a sketch by Thomas Baines, made while travelling in South Africa with explorer and elephant hunter James Chapman in around 1862-3

USA, New York, Manhattan, The Charging Bull sculpture near Wall Street Stock Exchange

DUTCH MERCHANT VESSELS
Dutch West Indies Merchant Vessels. Date: early 17th century

Right hand panel of The Pearl Divers triptych by Utamaro, c1797-98, (1936). Creator
Right hand panel of The Pearl Divers triptych by Utamaro, c1797-98, (1936). Kitagawa Utamaro (1753-1806), Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock of a woman wringing waistcloth holding knife in her mouth while

Archangel, Russia - The Surkow & Shergold Timber Deal Yard
Arkhangelsk (Archangel), Russia - The Surkow & Shergold Timber Deal Yard. The Shergolds arrived in Russia from Britain in the late 18th century

Native Market - Aden, Yemen - note the Sikh Indian and Arab merchants in the background. Date: circa 1906

Turbanned Dutch VOC merchants smell tea for quality in a Canton (Guangzhou) tea warehouse, c
1765780 Turbanned Dutch VOC merchants smell tea for quality in a Canton (Guangzhou) tea warehouse, c.1770 (gouache on paper) by Chinese School, (18th century); 31.3x25 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Portobello Road Market - Bric a Brac Stall. Date: early 1960s

Hungary - A Road hog makes insulting gesture to donkey rider
Comic Postcard - Road Rage - Hungary - A Road hog makes an insulting gesture to a donkey rider who seemingly did not get out of the way fast enough! Date: circa 1917

Fishing warehouse, Kjerringoy, Nordland, Norway

The old trading centre of Kjerringoy, Nordland, Norway

Egypt, Cairo Surroundings, Birqash Camel Market

The Central market of Port Louis city. Port Louis district, Mauritius, Africa

Ballyclare May Fair Victorian period

Bampton Exmoor Pony Fair early 1900s

Sir John Voce Moore
A portrait photograph of a seated John Voce Moore, alderman and sheriff of London in 1894, later to become the Lord Mayor in 1898. He was a founder of a tea trading company. Date: circa 1894

Africa. The Congo. German station of Mukenge
History of Africa. 19th century. German station of Mukenge. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

The Congo - First main Colonial Post established in Kinshasa
History of Africa. 19th century. The Congo. The first main Colonial Post established in Kinshasa (near Stanley Pool). Henry Morton Stanley established a trading post on the shore of Ngaliema Bay in

Africa. The Congo River at Isanghila, trading station
History of Africa. 19th century. The Congo River at Isanghila, trading station established by Stanley in 1880. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

History of Africa. The Congo. Leopoldville station
History of Africa. 19th century. The Congo. Leopoldville station. Panoramic view of the trading post and port from Ngaliema Bay in 1884. It was the first main Colonial Post near Stanley Pool

Africa, Congo. Interior of the Vivi Station
History of Africa. 19th century. Interior of the Vivi Station. Engraving. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Hawker Siddeley HS. 125-600B G-BART
Hawker Siddeley HS.125-600B G-BART (msn 256005), of Green Shield Trading Stamp Company Ltd-CarinAir Services, at Edinburgh Airport / RAF Turnhouse. Date: circa 1976

Lady Trumpington and Nigel Wright discuss Sunday trading
The Conservative peer Lady Trumpington (Jean Alys Barker, Baroness Trumpington, b.1922) and Nigel Wright, the Dickie Dirts clothing retailer, discuss the issue of Sunday trading, 4 February 1982

Empire Marketing (colour lithograph)
MAN464429 Empire Marketing (colour lithograph) by Williams, Hugh (fl.1920s); Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: commissioned by the Empire Marketing Board and printed by Dobson)

Sunday Morning scene, Petticoat Lane Market, London c. 1900 (b/w photo)
XJF283179 Sunday Morning scene, Petticoat Lane Market, London c.1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection

Bombay, East India Company of England's port on the Malabar Coast of India
532330 Bombay, East India Company of England's port on the Malabar Coast of India, with Company trading vessels in the foreground and quayside warehouses and buildings behind

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Global Trade: From Vasco da Gama's Voyage to Modern Markets" Embark on a journey through time and continents as we delve into the captivating world of trading. Our first stop takes us back to 1498, when Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama arrived in India, opening up new trade routes that would shape history. Next, we find ourselves amidst the vibrant chaos of Vucciria Market in Palermo, Sicily. Here, locals and visitors alike engage in lively bartering for fresh produce and local delicacies, showcasing the essence of Mediterranean trade. Moving forward to London's bustling Stock Exchange - The Stock Jobbers Pitches - where fortunes are made or lost with every transaction. This iconic financial hub has been at the forefront of global commerce for centuries. Transporting ourselves across continents once again, we land in Hong Kong during the 1890s. Amidst its crowded streets filled with merchants and traders from all walks of life, one can sense the city's thriving economic spirit that still persists today. In Chicago Board of Trade, we witness a different kind of exchange – commodities trading. Here futures contracts are bought and sold daily; an essential pillar supporting agricultural economies worldwide. Stepping away from markets momentarily, let us introduce Sir John Brockett – an influential figure who played a pivotal role in shaping Britain's trade policies during his tenure as Secretary for Foreign Affairs. Our journey now leads us to Jingdezhen city in China where ancient pottery factories proudly display their exquisite vases dating back to Qing and Ming dynasties. These masterpieces represent not only artistic brilliance but also serve as tangible symbols of international trade throughout history. Shifting our focus towards currency itself brings us face-to-face with Euro banknotes – a testament to Europe's unified economy built upon seamless cross-border transactions fostering prosperity among member nations. Lebanon’s Sidon beckons next; a city steeped in history and renowned for its vibrant souks.