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Historical Studio Portraits of Russian Working-Class People From the 19th Century

Photographers based in Moscow and St. Petersburg created series of visit cards showing Russian ‘types’. These remarkable portraits include a fascinating record of townspeople, artisans, street vendors and peasants. Some staged an activity, and some photographed their occupation performance.

#4 Boy selling wheelbarrows.

Boy selling wheelbarrows.

#7 Fruit-seller.

Fruit-seller.

#11 Bricklayer.

Bricklayer.

#14 Chimney-sweeper.

Chimney-sweeper.

#17 Knife-grinder.

Knife-grinder.

#21 House-porter carrying water.

House-porter carrying water.

#24 Woodsman.

Woodsman.

#27 Police-man.

Police-man.

#31 Sieve-dealer.

Sieve-dealer.

#34 Peep-show.

Peep-show.

#37 Peasant.

Peasant.

#41 Monk.

Monk.

#44 Fireman.

Fireman.

#47 Lamp-lighter.

Lamp-lighter.

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