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Marwarree Brokers
Three men stand looking powerful and pensive in this image. The photo is entitled the Marwarree Brokers, which suggests they are involved in business and are probably apart of the Kshatriyas caste and are relatively wealthy and respected. The existence of brokers suggests that the economy in India during this time was pretty sophisticated. The
Guanajuato Market
This image is a snapshot of a typical moment occurring in a market in the streets of the Mexican city, Guanajuato. Children and women are seen managing the stalls while others browse through various hand made items that are displayed under tents along the sides of the buildings. The street is narrow because of the
Mexican Street Market
“Guanajuato Street Market” is a picture taken by Abel Briquet. Once again, the title of this picture describes the setting. This picture shows multiple street vendors in a small street market in the Mexican city of Guanajuato in 1896. Large piles of woven baskets are seen in the forefront, on both sides of the street
Market Mayhem
Alexander Leonard In The Market at Orizaba, 1897 There is a lot of movement and action going on in this photograph, just like what is expected in any market place. This market seems to be comprised of little stalls under a large covered area. The stand that the photograph captures completely is one being managed