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circa 1865: A woman with a basket of oysters ready to sell. London Stereoscopic Company Comic Series - 288 (Photo by London Stereoscopic Company/Getty Images)
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London Stereoscopic Company
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1860 1869 Basket Females Food Food And Drink One Woman Only Oyster Preparation Selling Street Trade Lifestyles
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Oyster Girl (circa 1865) - A Glimpse into the Vibrant Street Trade of Victorian London
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. This black and white portrait takes us back to the bustling streets of Victorian London, circa 1865. The woman in focus stands proudly, her face adorned with determination and resilience. With a basket brimming with fresh oysters ready for sale, she embodies the spirit of street trade that thrived during this era. The image is part of the renowned London Stereoscopic Company Comic Series - 288 collection, known for its ability to capture everyday life in a humorous yet authentic manner. This particular photograph showcases a female vendor engaged in one of the many trades that sustained England's capital city. In an age where women's roles were often confined to domesticity, this powerful portrayal challenges societal norms by highlighting their active participation in commerce. The photo invites us to reflect on themes such as gender dynamics, economic independence, and social mobility within nineteenth-century Europe. As we gaze at this archival print from over a century ago, we are transported back in time. We can almost hear the clamor of horse-drawn carriages passing by and catch whiffs of freshly shucked oysters mingling with other aromas wafting through the air. London Stereoscopic Company has masterfully captured not only an exquisite moment frozen in time but also a testament to human resilience and adaptability amidst changing times. This evocative portrait serves as both a historical artifact and an artistic
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