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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

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