Mme. Baclet née Gaugain, No. 24332, Brocanteur
Title:
Mme. Baclet née Gaugain, No. 24332, Brocanteur
Description:
Mme. Baclet was a brocantuer, or a dealer in second-hand goods. Many street and pushcart vendors were women who sold a range of goods. This badge was her license to sell legally on Paris streets. The police enforced the licenses. Vendors without a badge were limited to being “basketwoman” who might quickly slip away when the police drew near.
Creator:
Baclet, Mme.
Date:
1800
Coverage:
[Paris?]
Display Date:
[1800s]
Hover Text:
Mme. Baclet — dealer in second-hand goods
Published Item:
P
Item Index:
8
Item Sort:
Trades
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