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Peddlers, Manhattan

4 historical photos taken here between 1927 and 1936, oldest first.

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  • Occupations - Peddlers - Books., 1927–1936

    Occupations - Peddlers - Books.

    1927; 1930; 1936

  • Occupations - Peddlers - Books., 1927–1936

    Occupations - Peddlers - Books.

    1927; 1930; 1936

  • Occupations - Peddlers - Books., 1927–1936

    Occupations - Peddlers - Books.

    1927; 1930; 1936

  • Occupations - Peddlers - Newspapers - Books - Stationery - Postal cards., 1927

    Occupations - Peddlers - Newspapers - Books - Stationery - Postal cards.

    1927

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Occupations - Peddlers - Books., 1927–1936

Photo 1 of 4 at Peddlers, Manhattan

Occupations - Peddlers - Books.

1927; 1930; 1936

1-Peddlers--Books: Selling Hebrew New Year's cards off a pushcart at Hivington and Clinton streets, Manhattan. P. L. Sperr 2-An Italian Bookstand on 'first Avenue, Manhattan. P. L. Sperr 3-A book peddler at Essex and Houston Streets. September 25, 1927 July 16, 1936 Early 1930's

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