Vending Collection

Police Public Call Box, London
A police officer using a Police Public Call Box on a London street. The Metropolitan Police introduced police boxes throughout the London area between 1928 and 1937

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

Isometric View of the New Metropolitan Cattle Market, 1855 (colour litho)
XCF276461 Isometric View of the New Metropolitan Cattle Market, 1855 (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Copenhagen Fields; Caledonian Market; ); English

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

Vending machine 1960s or 1970s
A hot drinks machine provides tea, coffee and soup Date: 1970s

Parking ticket vending machine, London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham in the 1980s

Mercurycard telephone and vending machine London 1980s

How the Penny in the Slot Works - little girl with chocolate machine Date: 1930s

Market in Biskra, Algeria, c. 1900 (coloured photo)
CHT184953 Market in Biskra, Algeria, c.1900 (coloured photo) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

View of street vendors selling "French mixed candy"
MNY381187 View of street vendors selling " French mixed candy" and other goods near 6th Avenue, New York, c.1895 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

View of women buying vegetables and inspecting eggs, from a peddler on Hester Street
MNY381179 View of women buying vegetables and inspecting eggs, from a peddler on Hester Street, New York, 1898 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942)

View of women buying vegetables from a peddler on the street, New York
MNY381176 View of women buying vegetables from a peddler on the street, New York, 1898 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

The Mechanical Cow - early vending machine
The Automatic Milk Supply- an early form of vending machine installed in Ilford Essex in 1911. Jugs of milk could be filled for one old penny Date: 1911

Street Vendors in Paris, late 17th century (colour engraving)
CHT268789 Street Vendors in Paris, late 17th century (colour engraving) by French School, (17th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

The Butcher (gouache on paper)
CHT168603 The Butcher (gouache on paper) by Indian School, (18th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Indian, out of copyright

Fish merchants, detail from a window depicting Scenes from the Life of St
XIR168156 Fish merchants, detail from a window depicting Scenes from the Life of St. Anthony, from the south ambulatory (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Chartres Cathedral, Chartres

Detail of a window depicting fur traders and drapers, from the north ambulatory
XIR168153 Detail of a window depicting fur traders and drapers, from the north ambulatory (stained glass) by French School, (13th century); Chartres Cathedral, Chartres

Woman selling coffee, c. 1820 (litho) (b / w photo)
CHT163538 Woman selling coffee, c. 1820 (litho) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Bartering with the Indians in the Western States of America
CHT202632 Bartering with the Indians in the Western States of America, engraved by Joseph Swain (1820-1909) 1871 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Houghton

Selling Coffee, from the series Les Cris de Paris, 1746 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT217674 Selling Coffee, from the series Les Cris de Paris, 1746 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bouchardon, Edme(1698-1762); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Nova 2644 f. 46r Selling Rice, from Tacuinum Sanitatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum)
ALI171517 Nova 2644 f.46r Selling Rice, from Tacuinum Sanitatis Codex Vindobonensis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; Alinari

London Underground station booking hall, with automatic ticket machines at different prices. Date: circa 1930

Relief depicting a wine merchant, 2nd-3rd century (stone)
XIR177977 Relief depicting a wine merchant, 2nd-3rd century (stone) by Gallo-Roman; Musee Archeologique, Dijon, France; French, out of copyright

Film bought from a slot-machine 1928
The wide use of mechanical salesmen : A purchaser getting a film from a slot-machine in Copenhagen, this was used outside a merchants shop to maintain the sale of their wares when the shop is closed

Fruit bought from a slot-machine 1928
Shopping by a slot-machine in Copenhagen after closing. This slot-machine selling fruit was situated outside a merchants shop to maintain the sale of food when the shop was closed. 1928

Mr Boffin and Silas Wegg, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens
IL193497 Mr Boffin and Silas Wegg, illustration for Character Sketches from Dickens compiled by B.W. Matz, 1924 (colour litho) by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; English

Saturday Evening in Mouffetard Quarter, c. 1860 (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT163876 Saturday Evening in Mouffetard Quarter, c. 1860 (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Qui Veut du Bon Lait, milkmaid from the series Les Cris de Paris
CHT174330 Qui Veut du Bon Lait, milkmaid from the series Les Cris de Paris, copy of a 1515 edition (coloured engraving) by French School; Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

View of a Market in China (w / c and ink on paper)
CHT176870 View of a Market in China (w/c and ink on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Chinese, out of copyright

View of children buying drinks from a peddler on Hester Street, New York
MNY381177 View of children buying drinks from a peddler on Hester Street, New York, 1898 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Street hawker selling alphabet primers and books, from Cris de Paris, c
CHT206227 Street hawker selling alphabet primers and books, from Cris de Paris, c.1515 (coloured wood engraving) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Fish Market in the Halle Delacroix, 1889 (oil on canvas)
XVM43212 Fish Market in the Halle Delacroix, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Cremieux, Edouard (1856-1944); Musee du Vieux-Marseille, Marseille, France; French, out of copyright

Street hawker selling glassware, from Cris de Paris, c. 1515 (coloured wood engraving)
CHT341961 Street hawker selling glassware, from Cris de Paris, c.1515 (coloured wood engraving) by French School, (16th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Marketing at the Five Points, New York, from Frank Leslie
AQS254890 Marketing at the Five Points, New York, from Frank Leslies Illustrated Newspaper, 8th May, 1869 (litho) by Leslie, Frank (1821-80); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester, Massachusetts

View of street vendors selling figs and other goods near 6th Avenue, New York, c
MNY381188 View of street vendors selling figs and other goods near 6th Avenue, New York, c.1903 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 12.7x17.8 cm; Museum of the City of New York

View of peddlers selling toys and other items in front of the Fuller or Flatiron Building
MNY381186 View of peddlers selling toys and other items in front of the Fuller or Flatiron Building at Broadway, 5th Avenue and 23rd Street, New York

View of the crowd and peddlers on Hester Street, New York, 1899 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381180 View of the crowd and peddlers on Hester Street, New York, 1899 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 20.3x25.4 cm; Museum of the City of New York

The Carmes Market, Rue Maubert (oil on canvas)
XIR316647 The Carmes Market, Rue Maubert (oil on canvas) by Guillier, Emile Antoine (1849-83); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Carmes Marche)

Street merchant selling coffee, from the Collection of Prints of Costumes from
CHT168606 Street merchant selling coffee, from the Collection of Prints of Costumes from the Levant, engraved by G. Scotin, 1707-08 (coloured engraving) by French School

Vegetable and Spice Market at Benares, c. 1840 (gouache on paper)
NUL166693 Vegetable and Spice Market at Benares, c.1840 (gouache on paper) by Indian School, (19th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Indian, out of copyright

Chinese dressmakers shop (colour litho)
XIR177184 Chinese dressmakers shop (colour litho) by Chinese School; Free Library of Philadelphia; (add.info.: boutique d un marchand de tissu; ); eFree Library of Philadelphia; Chinese

View of a Market in China (w / c and ink on paper)
CHT176869 View of a Market in China (w/c and ink on paper) by Chinese School (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Chinese, out of copyright

A young girl at a vending machine on Newcastle Central Station in 1954

Buying Travel Insurance Date: 1950

BOYS AND VENDING MACHINE
A group of boys in their school uniform (shorts) gather round a vending machine to wait for their cold drink. Date: 1960s

VENDING MACHINE / LABELS
A vending machine allows you to print out your own labels. A leather gloved hand reaches out for the finished item. Date: 1960s

VENDING MACHINE / CHOCOLAT
A woman putting money into a vending machine selling chocolate and confectionery. Date: 1960s

PHOTOCOPY / VENDING / 1960S
A vending machine offering a photocopying service Docustat which will cost 2 shillings and take 30 seconds. Date: 1960s

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"Exploring the World of Vending: From London's Police Public Call Box to Street Markets and Beyond" Step into a time machine as we embark on a journey through the fascinating world of vending. Our first stop takes us to London, where the iconic Police Public Call Box stands tall, reminding us of an era long gone. Moving forward in time, we find ourselves witnessing an isometric view of the bustling New Metropolitan Cattle Market in 1855. As we wander through the streets, our senses are awakened by the vibrant sights and sounds of a street market. The aroma of freshly cooked food fills the air while vendors display their wares with pride. Amongst this lively scene, we spot a George V Pillar Box standing stoically, silently collecting letters from passersby. Continuing our exploration in London, we encounter a parking ticket vending machine - a modern convenience that saves both time and frustration for busy city dwellers. Traveling further ahead to the 1980s, memories flood back as we reminisce about Mercurycard telephone and vending machines that were once ubiquitous across London's streets. Curiosity piques as we delve into understanding how "the Penny in the Slot" works – an ingenious mechanism that revolutionized vending machines during its heyday in decades past. Nostalgia washes over us when encountering vintage vending machines from the 1960s or 1970s – relics from simpler times when these mechanical marvels dispensed treats with just a coin's touch. Our journey wouldn't be complete without exploring markets beyond British borders. We catch glimpses of Biskra's colorful Algerian market circa 1900 – exotic spices mingling with vibrant textiles create an enchanting atmosphere for locals and visitors alike. Meanwhile, on Hester Street in New York City, women inspect eggs and buy fresh vegetables from peddlers who bring life to urban neighborhoods.