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October 1, 2012

TURNIPS, ANYONE?

Posted by Ramona under historical sources | Tags: 18th century, 18th century cooking, 18th century root seller, francis wheatley, London |
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Thought you might enjoy this: I bet that poor girl was vocally pooped by the end of the selling day!

CRIES OF LONDON: TURNIPS AND CARROTS, Ho 1797 Artist: FRANCIS WHEATLEY

Cry: White turnips and fine carrots ho! White turnips and carrots ho! Will you buy my choice carrots and young turnips ho! White turnips and fine carrots ho!
White turnips and fine carrots ho! White turnips and carrots ho! Will you buy my choice carrots and young turnips ho! White turnips and fine carrots ho!
(Plate 13)_, 1797, by Francis Wheatley (English, 1747-1801).

From: Untitled pamphlet of 12 Cries of London: plates 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13, Associated Newspapers Ltd, London England, 1955.

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