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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.

#5 Glazier.

Glazier.

#10 Butcher.

Butcher.

#15 Scavenger.

Scavenger.

#20 Seller of “cringles” i.e. ring-shaped cakes.

Seller of “cringles” i.e. ring-shaped cakes.

#21 House-porter carrying water.

House-porter carrying water.

#25 Apple-seller.

Apple-seller.

#30 Bread and cake seller.

Bread and cake seller.

#35 Peasant.

Peasant.

#40 Nun.

Nun.

#45 Vagabond.

Vagabond.

#50 House-servant.

House-servant.

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