Lavender seller in front of Temple Bar, London, 1805

Lavender seller in front of Temple Bar, London, 1805. Woman in hat, cloak, dress and petticoats, with basket of lavender. The Portland stone gate was designed by Sir Christopher Wren in 1670 with statues of King James I and Ann of Denmark in the niches. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Edward Edwards after an illustration by William Marshall Craig from Description of the Plates Representing the Itinerant Traders of London, Richard Phillips, No. 71 St Paul's Churchyard, London, 1805

1805 Catchphrase Cries Of London Description Of The Plates Edward Edwards Harlot King James I Lavender Modern London Niche Petticoats Prostitute Prostitution Richard Phillips Sales Sales Patter Salesman Sir Christopher Wren Slogan Street Entertainer Street Performer Tradesman Whore William Marshall Craig

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