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A coffee seller, 1930 - 1950

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y304Q/6/1/9/10

Scope and Contents

160 x 210 mm. The caption continues: 'No matter what time of day or night it is the rattling sound of the coffee seller's hand announce that he is constantly on the lookout for a prospective customer. The deep brass pot of conical shape is kept constantly heated by a small charcoal fire which burns beneath. The coffee is served without sugar or milk and whilst a customer drinks his cup of coffee he is informed of the news of the day by the vendor who stands by.'

Dates

  • 1930 - 1950

Conditions Governing Access

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Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Fair condition apart from a small hole punch in the bottom left corner.

Existence and Location of Copies

Y304Q/6/1/9/10A.

General

WS.

Finding aid date

2006-05-03 12:29:04+00:00

Includes index.

Repository Details

Part of the Cambridge University Library Repository

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