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London costermonger 1850s
Here partaters! kearots and turnips! fine brockelo-o-o!. Date: circa 1850s
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1850s Costermonger Donkey Labour Seller Selling Trades
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This evocative photograph captures the scene of a London costermonger going about his daily business in the 1850s. Dressed in a worn, yet colorful outfit, the man proudly displays an array of fresh fruits and vegetables on his cart, enticing passersby with cries of "Here partaters! Kearots and turnips! Fine brockelo-o-o!" The horse and donkey team pulling the cart seem well-rested and content, while the man's young son looks on with curiosity from the back. The costermonger trade was a common sight on the streets of London during the 19th century, providing essential food supplies to the city's growing population. The costermongers would travel from market to market, buying produce in bulk and selling it directly to consumers, often from the back of their carts. This system allowed for a more direct and affordable food supply chain, as well as a more personal connection between the seller and the buyer. Despite the hard labor involved, the costermongers were an integral part of London's street life, and their cries and colorful carts became iconic symbols of the city. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, capturing the spirit and energy of the costermonger trade during the 1850s.
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