The Village Peddler, 1790-1820 1/30 Figure
Features
- Figure is approximately 2.5" tall
- All metal construction
- Hand painted and ready for display
- Museum quality craftmanship
The Village Peddler, 1790-1820, is depicted as a traveling salesman typical of late Georgian Britain. Dressed in a black tailcoat, red waistcoat, knee breeches, white stockings, and a tall top hat, he presents a respectable appearance meant to inspire trust among rural customers. Suspended from straps around his shoulders, a wooden tray displays an assortment of small household goods and curiosities: tinware, gloves, books, trinkets, and a small framed print. A doll hangs prominently at the front, likely intended to attract children and mothers alike. Standing on a cobbled base, he appears poised mid-sale, one hand gesturing as if describing his wares. Such peddlers traveled from village to village, supplying everyday necessities and modest luxuries to communities distant from established shops and markets.
