Open Air Market Scene, (Franklin Street, East from 17th St.) Richmond, Va.
Card Text (transcribed from postcard): [Note: The description text is a verbatim transcription of the printed postcard text, and is a reflection of the historical time and place]. The music of a band and the 'meat' of a water-melon are irresistibly attractive to the average Virginia 'darky,' hence his predominance in this view. From the surrounding country-site the produce of truckers and hucksters is hauled to the city, usually in small two-wheel canvas covered carts, and the disposal thereof for sale, in the streets adjacent to the public markets, presents an interesting and characteristic scene.
Manufacturer: Southern Bargain House, Richmond, Va.
Date Postmarked: Not postmarked.
Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested.
Reference URL: scholarscompass.vcu.edu/postcard/270
Collection: Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards
Open Air Market Scene, (Franklin Street, East from 17th St.) Richmond, Va.
Card Text (transcribed from postcard): [Note: The description text is a verbatim transcription of the printed postcard text, and is a reflection of the historical time and place]. The music of a band and the 'meat' of a water-melon are irresistibly attractive to the average Virginia 'darky,' hence his predominance in this view. From the surrounding country-site the produce of truckers and hucksters is hauled to the city, usually in small two-wheel canvas covered carts, and the disposal thereof for sale, in the streets adjacent to the public markets, presents an interesting and characteristic scene.
Manufacturer: Southern Bargain House, Richmond, Va.
Date Postmarked: Not postmarked.
Rights: This item is in the public domain. Acknowledgement of the Virginia Commonwealth University Libraries as a source is requested.
Reference URL: scholarscompass.vcu.edu/postcard/270
Collection: Rarely Seen Richmond: Early twentieth century Richmond as seen through vintage postcards