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Band Boxes. A box seller passes Benjamin Tabarts Juvenile Library on Bond Street, London. Tabart was an early seller of fairy tales & nursery stories for children
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1804 Benjamin Bond Boxes Case Cases Cries Fairy Nursery Packing Passes Seller Stories Tales Trades Hat Box
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In this evocative image from the past, a determined box seller makes his way along the bustling pavement of London's Bond Street, his attention focused intently on the imposing facade of Benjamin Tabart's Juvenile Library. Established in 1804, Tabart's was an early and influential purveyor of fairy tales and nursery stories for children, making him a pioneer in the world of children's literature. The box seller, dressed in a simple yet practical outfit and wearing a distinctive hat, carries a large case slung over his shoulder. Inside, the boxes are filled with a variety of goods, from hats to household items, but it is the smaller hat boxes that are of particular interest. These intricately decorated containers would have once held the fashionable headgear of the day, and would have been highly prized by the shoppers of Bond Street. The seller's trade cry, long since lost to the annals of history, would have echoed through the streets, drawing the attention of potential customers. His presence on the street outside Tabart's library is a reminder of the interconnected nature of commerce and culture in 19th century London. The juxtaposition of the ancient art of storytelling and the more mundane business of selling boxes adds a layer of intrigue to this snapshot of a bygone era. This historical photograph, from the extensive collection of Mary Evans Prints Online, offers a fascinating glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the simple act of selling boxes on the street could be an essential part of the literary and cultural landscape.
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